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I am moving to OregonLive.com

2007-07-17T18:08:00.000-07:00

This will be my last post on this blog. I have been giving the chance to blog the Portland Timbers at oregonlive.com. Please come over and check out my blog there.

http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/

Thank you to everybody who has visited.

GO TIMBERS!!!

Portland Timbers at California Victory

2007-07-15T23:47:00.000-07:00

Portland Timbers at California Victory
PGE Park
Sunday, July 15, 2007

Portland Timbers 4 - California Victory 4

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin (Kevin Meissner 78'), Scot Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Andrew Gregor (Tom Taylor 89'), Chris Bagley (Sean Higgins 45'), "Kiki" Lara (Tom Taylor 67'), Bryan Jordan (Luc Harrington 77'), Luke Kreamalmeyer (David Hague 66'), Lee Morrison, Tom Poltl.

Victory Lineup :
Eric Reed, Christopher Schwarze, Luis Aguilar, Juan Epitie (Dominik Jakubek 70'), Omar Aguayo (Michael Munoz 42'), Yuri Morales, Hugo Casillas, Federico Bianchi, Joshua Hansen, Aaron Chandler (Chuck Kim 57'), Ricardo Sanchez.

Goals :
Federico Bianchi
Cameron Knowles (assisted by Luke Kreamelmeyer)
David Hague (assisted by Andrew Gregor)
David Hague (assisted by Josh Wicks)
David Hague (assisted by Cameron Knowles)

Shots :
Timbers 7
Victory 8

Saves :
Timbers 3
Victory 1

Corners :
Timbers 4
Victory 2

Yellow Cards :
Josh Hansen, Andrew Gregor, Hugo Casillas, Chris Schwarze, Luis Aguilar, Shaun Higgins.

Red Card:
Ricardo Sanchez.

Attendance :
4813

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=494

http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/cal071507.htm

http://www.californiavictorysoccer.com/home/193486.html

http://blog.oregonlive.com/sportsupdates/2007/07/timbers_crush_victory_41_rise.html

David Hague Bags Three Goals

2007-07-15T22:32:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HAGUE HAT TRICK HELPS TIMBERS TO 4-1 WIN OVER CALIFORNIA

Portland moves into first place in USL First Division

PORTLAND, Ore. - Forward David Hague recorded the first hat trick of the season as the Timbers defeated the California Victory 4-1 at PGE Park on Sunday. With their fifth win in a row, the Timbers set a new franchise record having played 388 minutes without allowing a goal and move into first place in the USL First Division. Hague's hat trick is the first by any player in the 2007 USL First Division season.

The Timbers (9-2-3, 30pts) swept the five-game season series against the Victory and continue their unbeaten record at home with a 6-0-3 record at PGE Park this season. The Timbers defense contributed on the offensive side of the field as defender Cameron Knowles tallied a goal and an assist and goalkeeper Josh Wicks picked up his second assist of the year on a long punt to Hague.

In the win, the Victory (2-10-5, 11pts) ended Portland's streak of four consecutive shutouts scoring their first goal in five matches against the Timbers. Despite the goal, the Timbers set a new franchise record in consecutive minutes played without allowing a goal at 388 - a streak that spanned over six matches starting June 21. The Timbers also picked up their fifth straight victory and are now just one win shy of matching the franchise record for consecutive wins set in 2004 when Portland won the USL First Division Regular-Season Championship.

Hague, who entered the match as a sub in the 67th minute, scored all three goals in a 20 minute span with a one man advantage as California's Ricardo Sanchez was ejected in the 54th minute. In the 68th minute, Hague found space in the box after receiving the ball from Andrew Gregor. After a quick cut back, Hague blasted a 10-yard shot into the back of the net past Victory goalkeeper Eric Reed.

Eight minutes later, Hague got under a long ball over the top by Wicks. Off the bounce Hague buried a 13-yard shot for his second goal of the game in the 74th minute, giving Wicks his second assist of the year and marks the second time this season Hague has finished a punt by Wicks.

In the 88th minute, Hague capped the night's scoring with a chip shot over Reed. Knowles cleared a ball from the Timbers defensive third as Hague chased down the ball. Getting into position, Hague finished his third goal of the night off the bounce inside the far post. Hague's hat trick is the first Timbers' hat trick since September 8, 2005 when Dan Antoniuk scored three in a 6-1 win over the Atlanta Silverbacks. Hague's hat trick is also the first by any player in the 2007 USL First Division season.

Down 1-0, Knowles headed in his second goal of the season to help the Timbers pull even in the 32nd minute. A foul on midfielder Tom Poltl set up a free kick by Andrew Gregor from 40 yards out. A long kick by Gregor skimmed off the head of Luke Kreamalmeyer and found Knowles waiting on the left post to head it in.

California took a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute on Federico Bianchi's first goal of the season. Bianchi weaved his way into the box and had his pass deflected by a Timbers defender and went right back into the path of Bianchi who then drilled a shot inside the far post.

The Timbers host the defending USL First Division Champion Vancouver Whitecaps on Thursday at PGE Park as Portland continues its stretch of five games in 10 days. Thursday's match is set for 7 p.m. and will be televised live on Fox Sports Northwest.

Notes: Poltl made his first start since June 28 when he injured his hip ... When California scored in the 17th minute it marked the first time the Timbers had trailed in a league match since June 9 at Rochester ... Both of Knowles' goals this season have come against the Victory . The Victory only had 14 men suit for tonight's match.

Lineups:
POR - GK Wicks, D Morrison, D Knowles, D Griffin (Meissner, 79), D S. Thompson, M Kreamalmeyer (Hague, 67), M Gregor, M Lara (Taylor, 68)(Harrington, 77), M Poltl, F Jordan, F Bagley (Higgins, 45)

CAL - GK Reed, D Aguilar, D Casillas, D Schwarze, D Aguayo (Munoz, 42), M Epite (Jakubek, 71), M Sanchez, M Morales, M Bianchi, F Hansen, F Chandler (Kim, 58)

Scoring Summary:
CAL: Bianchi, 17
POR: Knowles (Kreamalmeyer), 32
POR: Hague (Gregor), 68
POR: Hague (Wicks), 74
POR: Hague (Knowles), 88

The 107 Report

2007-07-15T10:45:00.000-07:00

A review of Portland Timbers two most recent matches against California Victory. Interviews with Gavin Wilkinson and Cameron Knowles. Total Time 33:23. Music by The Presidents of the United States of America and Bob Mould.

Preston North End Against PTFC

2007-07-14T19:30:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS FACE PRESTON'S INTERNATIONALLY TALENTED ROSTER ON JULY 28 AT PGE PARK

Lillywhite's star striker sold to EPL's Portsmouth

PORTLAND, Ore. - England's Preston North End will bring its internationally talented squad to the United States when they play the Portland Timbers while on its preseason tour on July 28 at PGE Park. The Lillywhites must find a way to fill the scoring void after star English U-21 striker, David Nugent, was sold last week to Portsmouth FC of the English Premier League.

Nugent, who for weeks had expressed interest in playing for an English Premier League (EPL) club, was finally granted his wish as Preston North End and Portsmouth came to an agreement of 6 million pounds for Nugent's rights. Nugent was Preston's leading scorer last season with 15 goals.

In Nugent's absence, the Lillywhites will count on their several other international players as they battle for promotion into the EPL during the 2007-08 season. Preston's roster includes three players who are currently representing their home country in the 2008 European Championship qualification round.

Goalkeeper Wayne Henderson and 22-year old defender Sean St. Ledger are both members of the Republic of Ireland National Team and have helped their country to a 4-2-1 record in group play of the 2008 European Championship qualification round. Henderson, who started his pro career with EPL club Aston Villa at 17, has been featured in two matches and has allowed two goals.

Preston defender Graham Alexander is the captain of the Scottish National Team and has led his country to a 5-2-0 record in the European Championship qualification round. Alexander, who has made over 300 appearances with Preston North End, also competed in World Cup qualification matches for Scotland in 2006.

The Lillywhites also have several former international players on their squad including goalkeeper Andy Lonergan, who was a member of England's U-21 National Team, and defender Patrick Agyemang, who earned three caps with Ghana in qualification matches but was not selected to the 23-man squad for the 2006 World Cup.

Preston North End and its internationally talented roster visit Portland on the second leg of their 2007-08 preseason tour to the U.S. The Lillywhites and the Timbers square off on July 28 at PGE Park at 7 p.m. Convenient and affordable ticket options are available by contacting the Timbers ticket office at (503) 553-5555 or online at www.portlandtimbers.com.

Portland Timbers at California Victory

2007-07-14T09:21:00.000-07:00

Portland Timbers at California Victory
PGE Park
Friday, July 13, 2007

Portland Timbers 1 - California Victory 0

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Andrew Gregor (Tom Taylor 89'), Neil Dombrowski, Sean Higgins ("Kiki" Lara 78'), Bryan Jordan (Luke Kreamalmeyer 83'), Lawrence Olum , Chris Bagley (David Hague 76').

Victory Lineup :
Eric Reed, Christopher Schwarze, Luis Aguilar, Matthew Fitzgerald, Juan Epitie (Joshua Hansen 87'), Jose Retiz, Omar Aguayo (Aaron Chandler 61'), Yuri Morales, Cameron Dunn, Hugo Casillas (Michael Munoz 80'), Federico Bianchi.

Goals :
Bryan Jordan (assisted by Scot Thompson)

Shots :
Timbers 12
Victory 10

Saves :
Timbers 2
Victory 6

Corners :
Timbers 3
Victory 10

Yellow Cards :
Scot Thompson, Chris Schwarze, Andrew Gregor, Luis Aguilar.

Attendance :
6332

http://portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=490

http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/cal071307.htm

http://www.californiavictorysoccer.com/home/193183.html

http://blog.oregonlive.com/sportsupdates/2007/07/portland_timbers_v_california.html

http://thatsonpoint.blogspot.com/2007/07/timbeeeeeeeeeeer.html

PTFC Still Undefeated Against Victory

2007-07-14T01:09:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JORDAN LIFTS TIMBERS TO 1-0 WIN OVER VICTORY

Portland defense matches franchise record with fourth consecutive shutout

PORTLAND, Ore. - Rookie forward Bryan Jordan scored his fourth goal of the season as the Portland Timbers defeated the California Victory 1-0 in front of 6,332 at PGE Park on Friday night. In the win, Portland recorded its fourth consecutive shutout matching a franchise record set earlier in the season.

Now with eight shutouts on the year, the Timbers have not allowed a goal since a 1-1 draw against the Montreal Impact on June 21 at PGE Park - a span of 364 minutes. With the shutout victory over California (2-9-5, 11pts), the Timbers matched the franchise record of four consecutive shouts set previously in the year. The previous run of four straight shutouts also set a new franchise record of consecutive minutes played without allowing a goal - 377 minutes.

Portland is now 4-0-0 against the Victory this season and also maintains its unbeaten streak at PGE Park. In eight league matches at home, the Timbers are 5-0-3. The win also propels the Timbers into a tie for second place in the USL First Division with a record of 8-2-3 (27pts).

Jordan scored the lone goal in the 53rd minute on a well-placed pass from defender Scot Thompson. Moving the ball up the right side of the field, Thompson found Jordan racing through the box. Meeting up with the ball about 12 yards out, Jordan buried the ball inside the far post.

The Timbers had two chances to take the lead in the 27th minute but Victory goalkeeper Eric Reed made two stops to keep the score tied at 0-0 through the first half. Reed denied a shot by Portland forward Chris Bagley from the top of the box and knocked the ball towards Jordan. With another diving save in the opposite direction Reed cleared Jordan's shot out of the box.

The Timbers and Victory wrap up their season series on Sunday at PGE Park. Sunday's match is Portland's annual Teddy Bear Toss to benefit Doernbecher Children's Hospital. The Timbers encourage fans to donate teddy bears and stuffed animals by tossing them onto the field after the team scored its first goal of the match on Sunday.

Notes: Midfielder Tom Poltl missed his third consecutive match with a hip injury ... In only 12 games, the Timbers matched the 2006 season total of 27 points .

Starting Lineups:
POR - GK Wicks, D Griffin, D Knowles, D J. Thompson, D S. Thompson, M Gregor, M Higgins, M Dombrowski, M Olum, F Jordan, F Bagley

CAL - GK Reed, D Aquilar, D Schwarze, D Dunn, M Casillas, M Bianchi, M Retiz, M Aguayo, M Fitzgerald, F Epite, F Morales

Scoring Summary:
POR - Jordan (S. Thompson), 53

PTFC Players Drafted By MISL Teams

2007-07-12T22:58:00.000-07:00

Five Current Portland Timbers players was drafted on Thursday by MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League) teams.

Forward Bryan Jordan was drafted by MISL's New Jersey Ironmen. He was the second overall pick in the draft. Forward Chris Bagley & David Hague and goalkeeper Steve Reese was drafted by MISL's Milwaukee Wave. Midfielder Neil Dombrowski was drafted by MISL's Chicago Storm.

The Legend, Timber Jim Honored

2007-07-11T10:50:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBER JIM BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT JULY 13 AT PGE PARK

Long-time icon and fan honored as Portland takes on California

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers will pay tribute to their long-time team icon, Timber Jim, July 13 at PGE Park as the Timbers take on the California Victory. The first 2,000 fans receive a Timber Jim Bobblehead presented by Toyota.

Jim Serrill, (aka "Timber Jim") first joined the Timbers in the late 1970s during the days of the North American Soccer League (NASL). As a fan, Serrill first inquired about bringing a chainsaw to Timbers matches to help energize the crowd. Reluctant to have a chainsaw in the stands, former Timbers general manager Keith Williams invited Serrill to sit near the field and cut off a chunk of a log after each Timbers goal. His on-field role quickly expanded to revving up the crowd and he inherited the name of "Timber Jim".

When the Timbers were re-born in 2001, Serrill didn't hesitate to continue his role as Timber Jim. For the past seven seasons, fans have enjoyed the energy brought to PGE Park through Serrill's trademark back flips and high-wire stunts, such as rappelling from the rafters while banging on his drum.

Tickets for Timber Jim Bobblehead Night presented by Toyota are available at the PGE Park box office, through Fred Meyer and Joe's Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at (503) 224-4400 or online at www.pgepark.com. Tickets start at $10.

The match on July 13 against the Victory will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel; kickoff is set for 8 p.m.

Portland Timbers Army Invades San Francisco

2007-07-09T14:34:00.001-07:00

Originally uploaded by totalnerd

Around 30 Timbers Army members made the trip down to California to see the Timbers win.

Portland Timbers at California Victory

2007-07-08T00:03:00.000-07:00

Portland Timbers at California Victory
Kezar Stadium
Saturday, July 7, 2007

Portland Timbers 3 - California Victory 0

The California Victory has lost 3 matches so far to the Timbers this season. The Timbers have scored 6 goals in those matches without giving up a single goal. California & Portland still have two matches to play against each other left on their schedules.

The Timbers now have 7 wins, 2 losses, & 3 ties on the season. They are in fourth place in the league. They are currently trailing Vancouver, Rochester, & Seattle. But each of those 3 teams have played at least 4 more matches than the Timbers have. This team has really jelled together in a hurry. Bryan Jordan has to be up there for "Rookie of the Year" honors this season. He has 3 goals and an assist on the season. He has also drawn several penalty kicks which Andrew Gregor has stepped up to the spot to take.

I know I am excited about the possibilities of a high seed in the playoffs already.

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson (Troy Ready 89'), Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Andrew Gregor, Neil Dombrowski ("Kiki" Lara 45'), Sean Higgins, Bryan Jordan (David Hague 85'), Lawrence Olum (Lee Morrison 82'), Chris Bagley (Luc Harrington 71').

Victory Lineup :
Dominik Jakubec, Christopher Schwarze, Luis Aguilar, Matthew Fitzgerald (Chuck Kim 67'), Raul Palomares (Juan Epitie 45'), Jose Retiz, Omar Aguayo, Yuri Morales (Aaron Chandler 25'), Cameron Dunn, Joshua Hansen (Hugo Casillas 75'), Michael Munoz.

Goals :
Andrew Gregor (on a penalty kick)
Bryan Jordan (assisted by Justin Thompson)
Cameron Knowles (assisted by Andrew Gregor)

Shots :
Timbers 6
Victory 17

Saves :
Timbers 3
Victory 1

Corners :
Timbers 5
Victory 2

Yellow Cards :
Neil Dombrowski, Aaron Chandler, Matt Fitzgerald, Jose Retiz, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson.

Attendance :
1396

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=484

http://www.californiavictorysoccer.com/home/192218.html

PTFC Win Big Over The California Victory

2007-07-07T21:53:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS BEAT CALIFORNIA 3-0 WITH THREE FIRST-HALF GOALS

Wicks sets new franchise record with seventh shutout of the season

San Francisco, Calif. - Midfielder Andrew Gregor tallied a goal and an assist in the match's opening 30 minutes to help the Portland Timbers defeat the California Victory 3-0 at Kezar Stadium on Saturday night. Portland's defense continues its shutout play with its third consecutive shutout and seventh on the season.

Timbers goalkeeper Josh Wicks recorded his seventh shutout of the season to set a new modern franchise record for shutouts in a single season. The Timbers (7-2-3, 24pts) have not conceded a goal since the 86th minute against Montreal on June 21 - a span of 274 minutes.

Portland's defense also provided some offensive firepower as defenders Cameron Knowles and Justin Thompson provided a goal and an assist.

The Timbers are now 3-0-0 against the 2007 expansion side Victory (2-8-5, 11pts).

Forward Bryan Jordan set up Gregor's penalty kick goal in the 11th minute as he was taken down in the box. Gregor, who leads the Timbers in scoring, netted his sixth goal of the season inside the left post past Victory goalkeeper Dominik Jakubek.

In the17th minute, Jordan scored his third goal of the season giving the Timbers a 2-0 advantage. Gregor started the play with a 26-yard free kick along the right post. Thompson headed Gregor's ball into the box to Jordan who then finished from six yards out.

Knowles capped the night's scoring, heading in his first career goal in the 20th minute. Gregor sent a 40-yard free kick into the box that found Knowles on the near post.

Saturday's match marked the second time this season the Timbers have scored three or more goals in a match. The last time was a 3-1 win on April 21 against the Puerto Rico Islanders in the 2007 season opener at PGE Park.

The Timbers return home to face the Victory on July 13 and July 15 at PGE Park to wrap up the season series between the two clubs. The first 1,500 fans on July 13 will receive a Timber Jim bobblehead on Timber Jim Bobblehead Night presented by Toyota; the match will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer Channel. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. Kickoff on July 15 is set for 6 p.m.

Notes: Midfielders Tom Poltl and Luke Kreamalmeyer did not make the trip to California due to injuries . The last time the Timbers scored three or more goals in a victory on the road was August 7, 2004 - a 4-1 win at Edmonton.

Lineups:
POR: GK Wicks, D Griffin, D Knowles, D S. Thompson (Ready, 89), D J. Thompson, M Higgins, M Dombrowski (Lara, 45), M Gregor, M Olum (Morrison, 82), F Jordan (Hague, 85), F Bagley (Harrington, 71)

CAL: GK Jakubec, D Aguilar, D Dunn, D Schwarze, M Aguayo, M Fitzgerald (Kim, 67), M Retiz, M Palomares (Epite, 45), M Munoz, F Hansen (Casillas, 75), F Morales (Chandler, 25)

Scoring Summary:
POR: Gregor (PK), 11
POR: Jordan (J. Thompson), 17
POR: Knowles (Gregor), 20

PTFC Off To California Again

2007-07-05T14:01:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS HIT THE ROAD FOR MATCH AGAINST CALIFORNIA SATURDAY

Portland begins series of three straight against Victory

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers kick off a series of three straight matches against the California Victory on Saturday at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco at 7 p.m. Saturday's match marks the Timbers' final trip to California this season. A live broadcast will be available at on www.portlandtimbers.com.

In their last meeting at Kezar Stadium on June 28, the Timbers defeated the Victory 1-0 on an 89th-minute goal by forward David Hague. Saturday's match is the third of five regular-season meetings between the two clubs. The Timbers are 2-0-0 against the expansion Victory.

Portland (6-2-3, 21pts) and California (2-6-5, 11pts) wrap up the 2007 season series at PGE Park on July 13 and July 15.

The Timbers are coming off a 1-0 win against Miami FC over the weekend. Rookie midfielder Lawrence Olum scored his first league goal of the season in the 90th minute off of a 55-yard free kick by Andrew Gregor.

Led by goalkeeper Josh Wicks, the Timbers defense has allowed the fewest goals in the USL First Division - seven in 11 matches. Playing just their fifth match on the road, the Timbers are 2-2-0 away from PGE Park in 2007.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA VICTORY
The Victory return home for two matches this week, hosting Miami FC on July 4 and the Timbers on Saturday. California, currently ranked 12th in the USL First Division, enters Week 12 with a 2-0 shutout win on the road against the Montreal Impact. Montreal's Mauricio Vincello was sent off in the 43rd minute, allowing California forwards Josh Hansen and Yuri Morales to score second-half goals with a one-man advantage. It was the first win for the Victory since June 7.

Both Morales (3g, 2a), who played six matches for the Timbers in 2006, and Hansen (4g) lead the Victory with eight points each. Eric Reed has quickly joined the league's leading goalkeepers in shutouts (4), goals-against average (0.90) and saves (41). He has started the last 11 matches for the Victory.

Club Guadalajara Legends vs. Club America Legends

2007-07-03T23:30:00.000-07:00

Possible International Match In Portland?

Club Guadalajara Legends vs. Club America Legends

August 10, 2007

PGE Park

7:00 p.m.

According to the following link the Portland Timbers will welcome Chivas & Aguilas into their home stadium.

http://images.ussoccer.com/Documents/cms/ussf/06-15-07_InternationalGamesSchedule.pdf

As soon as more details are available they will be posted.

The 107 Report

2007-07-02T01:11:00.000-07:00

Post match comments from Lawrence Olum, Josh Wicks and Gavin Wilkinson. Also a few minutes with Merritt Paulson, Timbers President and owner. Total Time 25:23. Music by Elvis Costello.

http://media.libsyn.com/media/the107report/The_107_Report_July_1_2007.mp3

Miami FC at Portland Timbers

2007-07-01T00:59:00.000-07:00

Miami FC at Portland Timbers
PGE Park
Saturday, June 30, 2007

Portland Timbers 1 - Miami FC 0

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Andrew Gregor, Neil Dombrowski ("Kiki" Lare 54'), Sean Higgins, Bryan Jordan, Chris Bagley (Luc Harrington 80'), David Hague.

Victory Lineup :
Gabard Fenelon, Luis Calix, Cristiano Dias, Sergio Van Kanten, Christopher Williams, John Pulido, Jamil Jean-Jaques, Douglas Goncalves, Zinho (Rachid Didouh 84'), Eric Vasquez (Luis Gonzalez 78'), Sean Fraser (Nicolas Mosquera 86').

Goals :
Lawrence Olum (assisted by Andrew Gregor)

Shots :
Timbers 15
Victory 9

Saves :
Timbers 4
Victory 6

Corners :
Timbers 9
Victory 4

Yellow Cards :
Cristiano Dias, Luchi Gonzalez.

Attendance :
6296

http://portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=476

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/insider/videonews/index.html?c=7&id=156&t=0

http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/mia063007.htm

http://www.miamifc.com/news/176

http://blog.oregonlive.com/sportsupdates/2007/06/overtime_win_sets_shutout_reco.html

PTFC 1-0 Over Miami FC

2007-07-01T00:45:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OLUM'S GOAL IN STOPPAGE GIVES TIMBERS 1-0 WIN OVER MIAMI

Wicks ties modern franchise record with sixth shutout of the season

PORTLAND, Ore. - Midfielder Lawrence Olum scored in stoppage time of the second half as the Portland Timbers defeated Miami FC 1-0 Saturday night at PGE Park. Portland goalkeeper Josh Wicks recorded his second consecutive shutout to tie a franchise record of six shutouts in a single season.

Portland (6-2-3, 21pts) has posted six shutouts in 11 matches this season. Earlier in the season, the Timbers defense recorded four consecutive shutouts setting a new team record.

Wicks matched a modern franchise record with his sixth shutout of the season. Matt Napoleon set the record in 2001, the first year the Timbers competed in the USL First Division, and was last done in 2005 by former goalkeeper Josh Saunders.

Miami FC goalkeeper Gabard Fenelon recorded six saves in his debut. With the loss Miami (4-10-2, 14pts) continues their winless streak now at six matches.

Midfielder Andrew Gregor set up the game-winning goal with a free kick 65 yards from goaL. Olum, who charged Gregor's ball from the far right side of the penalty box, knocked in the game's lone goal with a header inside the left post. The goal is Olum's second of the season and Gregor earned his second assist.

Miami forward Sean Fraser caused problems for the Timbers defense early in the match. In the 7th minute, he broke through the backline and received a ball over the top. Fraser worked the ball to the top of the box as Wicks charged off his line to challenge the ball. Fraser's first shot rattled off the far post, he collected the rebound and his second shot attempt was deflected by defender Leonard Griffin out of play.

Portland will play the California Victory three straight times starting on July 7 in California. The Timbers will host the Victory on July 13 and 15 at PGE Park.

Line ups:
POR: GK Wicks, D Griffin, D J. Thompson, D S. Thompson, D Knowles, M Dombrowski (Lara, 54), M Higgins, M Gregor, F Jordan, F Bagley (Harrington, 80), F Hague

MIA:
GK Fenelon, D Calix, D Dias, D Van Kanten, D Williams, M Pulido, M Jean-Jaques, M Douglas, M Zinho (Didouh, 84), F Vasquez (Gonzalez, 78), F Fraser (Mosquera, 86)

Scoring Summary:
POR: Olum (Gregor), 90

Portland Timbers at California Victory

2007-06-29T00:35:00.000-07:00

Portland Timbers at California Victory
Kezar Stadium
Thursday, June 28, 2007

Portland Timbers 1 - California Victory 0

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Andrew Gregor, Tom Poltl (Tom Taylor 32')(Neil Dombrowski 73'), Sean Higgins, Luke Kreamalmeyer (David Hague 79'), Bryan Jordan, Chris Bagley.

Victory Lineup :
Eric Reed, Christopher Schwarze, Luis Aguilar, Matthew Fitzgerald (Hugo Casillas 82'), Raul Palomares, Ricardo Sanchez, Jose Retiz, Yuri Morales, Cameron Dunn, Joshua Hansen (Chuck Kim 59'), Juan Epitie (Michael Munoz 45').

Goals :
David Hague (assisted by Josh Wicks)

Shots :
Timbers 4
Victory 14

Saves :
Timbers 2
Victory 2

Corners :
Timbers 2
Victory 5

Yellow Cards :
Matt Fitzgerald, Bryan Jordan, Ricardo Sanchez, Jose Retiz, Tom Taylor, Sean Higgins.

Attendance :
845

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=474

http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/cal062807.htm

http://www.californiavictorysoccer.com/home/190721.html

http://blog.oregonlive.com/sportsupdates/2007/06/timbers_get_winner_in_89th_min.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/theprojectfc/sets/72157600546613503/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ramon_burgos_ruiz/sets/72157600569583795/

PTFC Win Against California Victory 1-0

2007-06-29T00:09:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS GRAB LATE 1-0 WIN OVER VICTORY ON THE ROAD

Hague scores first pro goal in the 89th minute for the win.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Rookie forward David Hague tallied his first professional goal in the 89th minute to give the Portland Timbers a 1-0 win over the California Victory Thursday night at Kezar Stadium. Portland goalkeeper Josh Wicks picked up his fifth shutout of the season matching a career high.

Wicks set up the game-winning goal by launching a loose ball over the top which found Hague racing down the left side of the box. With two touches, Hague slipped the ball past California goalkeeper Eric Reed into the far post. Wicks was awarded the assist, the first of his career.

With his fifth shutout of the season, Wicks matches a career high set his rookie year in 2004 and is now second in the league in shutouts. Wicks is one shutout shy of reaching the Timbers' franchise record for shutouts in a single season (6) first set by Matt Napoleon in 2001.

Hague, who scored 33 goals last season at Grand Canyon University, entered the match as a sub in the 79th minute.

The win moves the Timbers (5-2-3, 18pts) into a two-way for fourth place in the USL First Division with the Charleston Battery.

Led by midfielder Ricardo Sanchez, California (1-6-5, 8pts) pressured the Timbers defense late in the match as they out shot Portland 11-1 in the second half. In the 74th minute, midfielder Shaun Higgins cleared a ball off the goal line to help Wicks preserve the shutout.

Portland had two chances to take a lead in the first half on shots from both forward Bryan Jordan and Higgins that caught Reed out of position. Jordan's shot was knocked off the line by Victory defender Cameron Dunn, while Higgins' volley from eight yards out sailed over the crossbar.

Josh Hansen nearly gave the Victory the lead early in the second half but missed the ball on his shot attempt while on the run from seven yards out. His second attempt was deflected over the end line by Portland defender Justin Thompson.

After two consecutive road matches the Timbers return home to face Miami FC on Saturday at PGE Park at 7 p.m. It will be Miami's only trip to Portland during the 2007 regular season.

Notes: Portland's Tom Poltl left the match in the 30th minute with an injury to his right leg after he was upended by Victory midfielder Matt Fitzgerald. Tom Taylor replaced Poltl at midfield . The Timbers will play the Victory in four of their next five matches .

Lineups:
POR - GK Wicks, D S Thompson, D J Thompson, D Knowles, D Griffin, M Gregor, M Higgins, M Kreamalmeyer (Hague, 79), M Poltl (Taylor, 32)(Dombrowski,73), F Bagley, F Jordan

CAL: GK Reed, D Schwarze, D Aguilar, D Fitzgerald (Casillas, 82), M Palomares, M Sanchez, M Retiz, M Morales, M Dunn, F Hansen (Kim, 59), F Epitie (Munoz, 45)

Scoring Summary:
POR: Hague (Wicks), 89

California Victory & Miami FC Up Next

2007-06-28T00:51:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS FACE CALIFORNIA, HOST MIAMI THIS WEEK

Timbers celebrate Fiesta Latino Night with 2007 Team Posters Saturday

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers play two games in three days to end the week as they travel to San Francisco on Thursday to face the California Victory and then return home on Saturday to host Miami FC at PGE Park at 7 p.m.

In June, the Timbers (4-2-3, 15pts) are 1-1-1 in league matches including a win and draw against the Montreal Impact. Their matches against California and Miami are just the fourth and fifth league matches of the month.

With a 1-2-0 record on the road, the Timbers make their first trip to Kezar Stadium in San Francisco to play the Victory (1-5-5, 8pts) at 7 p.m. Portland leads the season series 1-0-0 with a 2-0 win at PGE Park on May 25. Thursday's match is the second of five regular-season meetings between the two clubs.

On Saturday, the Timbers play host to Miami FC (4-8-2, 14pts) in their only trip to PGE Park in 2007. With two loses to Miami FC last season, the Timbers are 0-2-0 all time against Miami. Portland's defense has allowed the fewest goals in the USL First Division and has helped the Timbers post a 3-0-3 record at home this season. Kickoff against Miami is set for 7 p.m.

Both matches can be heard live online at www.portlandtimbers.com with broadcaster Andy McNamara calling the action. An online video broadcast is available through USL Live at www.usllive.com.

The first 1,000 fans at Saturday's game receive a 2007 Timbers Team Poster on Fiesta Latino Night presented by Cricket Wireless. Tickets, starting at $10, are available through the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (503) 224-4400.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA VICTORY
The Victory had a five-game unbeaten streak snapped by a 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Thunder on June 24. Over the five-game stretch, California was 1-0-4 and recorded two shutouts. In their last match, the Victory defeated the Thunder 1-0 in overtime in U.S. Open Cup action. In a physical contest, midfielder Ricardo Sanchez scored five minutes into overtime for the win. California forward Juan Epitie will be available for the match as he returns from his involvement with the African Cup of Nations with Equatorial Guinea. The Victory have a new addition to the roster, midfielder Frederico Bianchi - who last played with the PDL's Long Island Rough Riders.

ABOUT MIAMI FC
Miami FC is 0-2-2 in its last four matches and has not earned a victory since June 2. In their last match, Miami FC suffered a 1-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps at home on June 22 - its eighth loss of the season. Miami begins a three-match road trip to the West Coast with a match in Seattle on June 28 and ends with a match against California on July 4. Currently ranked ninth in the USL First Division, Miami FC played its inaugural season in 2006.

PTFC Lose To Seattle 2-1

2007-06-27T00:45:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS ELIMINATED FROM U.S. OPEN CUP

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Seattle Sounders scored two goals with a one man advantage to defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 Tuesday night in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Washington. Timbers defender Cameron Knowles was ejected late in the first half.

The Sounders advance to play Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA in the third round in July.

The Portland and Seattle rivalry continues to grow deeper as the two sides played another physical match. There were eight cards issued throughout the match including an ejection in the first half.

Knowles was sent off in the 41st minute being called for giving an elbow to a Seattle player in the box. The foul set up the game tying penalty kick by former Timber midfielder Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar.

Goalkeeper Josh Wicks recorded six saves stopping several one-on-one chances by Seattle. In the 30th minute, Wicks took the ball off of the foot of Seattle midfielder Sabastien Le Toux as he charged off his line and met Le Toux 12 yards from the goal line.

Portland took a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute on a header by Thompson from eight yards out. Set up by a free kick from midfielder Andrew Gregor, Thompson finished inside the near post past Seattle goalkeeper Chris Eylander.

Alcarez-Cuellar tied the match at 1-1 on a penalty kick after Knowles was ejected from the match.

The Sounders took a 2-1 lead in the 70th minute on a header by defender Jake Besagno. The second-half sub headed in a long ball into the box by forward Greg Howes.

The Timbers travel to San Francisco to face the California Victory on Thursday before returning home to play host to Miami FC at PGE Park at 7 p.m.

Notes: The Sounders have never lost at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash. dating back to 2004 …

Lineups:
POR: GK Wicks, D Griffin, D J. Thompson, D Knowles, M S. Thompson, M Gregor, M Poltl (Taylor, 81), M Higgins, M Hague (Morrison, 45), F Jordan, F Bagley (Lara, 45)

SEA: GK Eylander, D Merl, D Scott, D Treschuk, D Sakuda, M Gardner (Rivera,88), M Le Toux, O’Brien (Besagno, 45), M Alcarez-Cuellar (Sturm, 83), F Levesque, F Howes

Scoring Summary:
POR: J. Thompson (Gregor), 19
SEA: Alcarez-Cuellar (PK), 41
SEA: Besagno (Howes), 70

PTFC Fail To Advance in Competition

2007-06-27T00:31:00.000-07:00

Portland Timbers at Seattle Sounders
Starfire Sports and Entertainment Complex
Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup Round Two
Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Portland Timbers 1 - Seattle Sounders 2

The Portland Timbers are knocked out of the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup competition.

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Andrew Gregor, Tom Poltl (Tom Taylor 81'), Sean Higgins, David Hague (Lee Morrison 45'), Bryan Jordan, Chris Bagley ("Kiki" Lara 45').

Sounders Lineup :
Chris Eylander, Noah Merl, Zach Scott, Kenji Treschuk, Kevin Sakuda, Josh Gardner (Santa Maria Rivera), Sebastien Le Toux, Leighton O’Brien (Jacob Besagno 45'), Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar (Gabriel Sturm 83'), Roger Levesque, Greg Howes.

Goals :
Justin Thompson (assisted by Andrew Gregor)
Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar (on a penalty kick)
Jacob Besagno (assisted by Greg Howes)

Shots :
Timbers 12
Sounders 14

Saves :
Timbers 6
Sounders 2

Corners :
Timbers 4
Sounders 9

Yellow Cards :
Andrew Gregor, Sean Higgins, Josh Gardner, Scot Thompson, Chris Bagley, Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar, Kenji Treschuk.

Red Cards :
Cameron Knowles

Attendance :
711

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/othersports/321466_sounders27.html

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2003764109_sounders27.html

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/1182925582258120.xml&coll=7

http://www.seattlesounders.net/gamerecap.php?ID=648

http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/06/seattle_sounders_knock_portlan.html

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=467

http://seattlepitch.tripod.com/matches/2007/jun26.html

http://goalseattle.com/gallery/USOpenCup2007-2

PTFC Against Seattle In Open Cup

2007-06-25T19:03:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS INVADE SEATTLE IN SECOND-ROUND U.S. OPEN CUP PLAY

In-season tournament match kicks off busy week for Timbers

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers travel north to play the Seattle Sounders in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash., at 7 p.m. The winner of the second-round match will host Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA on July 10 in the third round.

The Timbers are 0-1-1 against the Sounders in league matches in 2007. In their last meeting on May 11, the Timbers scored two goals late to rally back for a 2-2 draw at PGE Park.

The last time the two sides met in U.S. Open Cup play was in 2005 as the Timbers defeated Seattle 2-0 at PGE Park. The Timbers are 3-3-0 in U.S. Open Cup matches since 2001 and have advanced as high as the fourth round in 2004 and 2005.

Portland (4-2-3, 15pts) defeated the Bakersfield Brigade (PDL) 2-0 in first-round play June 12 in Bakersfield, Calif.

Seattle (5-5-4, 19pts) advanced to the second round after defeating the Banat Arsenal (USASA) 4-1 at Starfire Sports Complex on June 12. The Sounders suffered a 1-0 loss to the Montreal Impact over the weekend, ending a five game unbeaten streak dating back to May 20. In the loss, Seattle played without the services of defender Danny Jackson and forward Nathan Knox.

The U.S. Open Cup match in Seattle kicks off a three-game week for the Timbers. On Thursday, the Timbers travel to California to face the Victory and then play host to Miami FC on Saturday at PGE Park at 7 p.m.

Other Second-Round U.S. Open Cup matches include:

Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) at Ocean City Barons (PDL)
Western Mass Pioneers (USL-2) at Rochester Raging Rhinos (USL-1)
Cleveland City Stars (USL-2) at Richmond Kickers (USL-2)
Bavarian SC (USASA) at Carolina RailHawks (USL-1)
Charlotte Eagles (USL-2) at Atlanta Silverbacks (USL-1)
El Paso Patriots (PDL) at Charleston Battery (USL-1)
California Victory (USL-1) at Minnesota Thunder (USL-1)

The 107 Report

2007-06-24T21:31:00.000-07:00

Interviews with Gavin Wilkinson, Neil Dombrowski and David Hague. Commentary on AC Milan Primavera, The Thirsty Lion and Peston Burpo. Total Time 25:47. Music by The Jam and Timbers Army.

http://media.libsyn.com/media/the107report/The107Report_June_21_2007_1.mp3

Montreal Impact at Portland Timbers

2007-06-21T23:43:00.000-07:00

Montreal Impact at Portland Timbers
PGE Park
Thursday, June 21, 2007

Montreal Impact 1 - Portland Timbers 1

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Luke Kremalmeyer, Andrew Gregor, Tom Poltl (Kiki Lara 83'), Neil Dombrowski, David Hague, Chris Bagley (Bryan Jordan 73').

Impact Lineup :
Matthew Jordan, Andres Arango, Mauricio Vincello, Simon Gatti, Patrick Leduc, Ze Roberto, Martin Fabro (Sita-Taty Matondo 83'), Leonardo Di Lorenzo, Matthew Palleschi (Alen Marcina 54'), Frederico Moojen, Charles Gbeke.

Goals :
Neil Dombrowski (assisted by David Hague)
Alen Marcina (assisted by Ze Roberto)

Shots :
Timbers 11
Impact 8

Saves :
Timbers 3
Impact 4

Corners :
Timbers 3
Impact 4

Yellow Cards :
Tom Poltl, Matt Palleschi, Martin Fabro, Ze Roberto, Andrew Gregor.

Attendance :
5266

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=462

http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/mon062107.htm

http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/06/match_9_portland_timbers_v_mon.html

http://blog.oregonlive.com/sportsupdates/2007/06/dissapointing_tie_for_timbers.html

http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspxlanguage=EN&ArticleID=720&Focus=0

PTFC Tie Montreal 1-1

2007-06-21T23:15:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MONTREAL STEALS POINT FROM TIMBERS IN 1-1 DRAW AT PGE PARK

Dombrowski nets first pro goal as Portland remains unbeaten at home

PORTLAND, Ore. - Midfielder Neil Dombrowski gave the Portland Timbers a late 1-0 lead, but the Montreal Impact was able to answer back moments later as the two sides played to a 1-1 draw on Thursday night at PGE Park. With the draw the Timbers remain unbeaten in six games at home.

The draw allows the Timbers (4-2-3, 15pts) to remain unbeaten at home with a 3-0-3 record at PGE Park. Montreal (4-2-5, 17pts) maintains an undefeated record on the road with a record of 2-0-3.

Dombrowski tallied his first professional goal in the 85th minute on a ball played by midfielder David Hague. Working down the left side of the box, Hague found Dombrowski about 15 yards out and Dombrowski buried the ball inside the left post for a 1-0 Timbers lead.

Moments later, Montreal answered back with a goal by second-half substitute Allen Marcina. Midfielder Ze Roberto played a ball towards the far post from the top of the arch. With a slight touch, Marcina knocked in the equalizer in the 86th minute.

The offensive action picked up in the second half as Dombrowski took a right-footed shot from the top of the box but Montreal goalkeeper Matt Jordan was able make the stop. Early in the second half, Montreal's Frederico Moojen forced Timbers goalkeeper Josh Wicks to make a diving save to his right to deny Moojen his third goal of the season.

In the 75th minute Hague nearly netted his first professional goal with a left-footed blast along the left side of the box from 12 yards out. Hague's shot low on the back post was knocked wide by Jordan on a diving effort.

The Timbers make the trip to Seattle for their next match as they face the Seattle Sounders in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday at Starfire Sports Complex at 7 p.m. Portland then travels to California to battle the Victory before returning home Saturday, June 30, to face Miami FC at PGE Park.

Notes: Hague's assist was his first professional point and assist as a Timber. Attendance for Thursday's match was 5,266. The Timbers improve to a 3-1-3 all-time against Montreal and are 1-0-1 against the Impact in 2007. Portland plays three games next week including a U.S. Open Cup match against the Seattle Sounders. Montreal's Ze Roberto surpassed the 10,000 minutes played milestone in his career with the Impact.

Line ups:
POR - GK Wicks, D Griffin, D S. Thompson, D J. Thompson, D Knowles, M Kremalmeyer, M Gregor, M Poltl (Lara, 83), M Dombrowski, F Hague, F Bagley (Jordan, 73)

MON - GK Jordan, D Arango, D Vincello, D Gatti, M Leduc, M Roberto, M Fabro (Matondo, 83), M Di Lorenzo, F Palleschi (Marcina, 54), F Moojen, F Gbeke

Scoring Summary:
POR: Dombrowski (Hague), 85
MON: Marcina (Roberto), 86

Possible Chivas USA Match In Portland

2007-06-21T00:13:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. SOCCER ANNOUNCES MLS PAIRINGS FOR THIRD ROUND OF U.S. OPEN CUP

The winner of the second-round U.S. Open Cup match between the Timbers and Seattle Sounders on June 26 will advance to play Major League Soccer's Chivas USA in the third round, it was announced by U.S. Soccer. Scheduled for July 10, either USL First Division team will host the third-round match.

The Timbers face the Sounders in U.S. Open Cup action on June 26 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash. at 7 p.m. Listen live on portlandtimbers.com as broadcaster Andy McNamara calls the action.

http://www.usopencup.com/home/189314.html

http://chivas.usa.mlsnet.com/t120/

Montreal Up Next For PTFC

2007-06-21T00:07:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS HOST MONTREAL THURSDAY AT PGE PARK

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers play their second game in three days as they face the Montreal Impact on Thursday at PGE Park at 7 p.m. Thursday's match completes the season series between the two sides and is the Timbers' first league home match since May 27. The Timbers defeated AC Milan Primavera on penalty kicks Tuesday at PGE Park.

The Timbers (4-2-2, 14pts) defeated the Impact (4-2-4, 16pts) 1-0 in their previous meeting June 8 with a late penalty kick goal by midfielder Andrew Gregor. In the match, Timbers goalkeeper Josh Wicks set a new franchise record by posting his fourth consecutive shutout.

Portland leads the all-time series against the Impact 3-2-1, but Montreal is 2-1-0 in three matches at PGE Park.

The Timbers are 1-1-1 in their last three USL First Division matches, including the 1-0 win over the Impact on June 8. In their last league match, the Timbers suffered their second loss of the season, falling 2-1 at Rochester on June 9. Since then, the Timbers have won two straight - a 2-0 win in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup over the Bakersfield Brigade and an exhibition win over AC Milan's U-21 team that was decided on penalty kicks.

Through seven matches at PGE Park this season, including five USL First Division games, the Timbers are 5-0-2 and have outscored opponents 11-4.

Montreal starts a two-game road trip through the Northwest on Thursday against the Timbers. Currently ranked fourth in the USL First Division, the Impact have lost two straight at home and are 0-2-2 in their last four matches. In four games on the road this season, the Impact remain unbeaten with a record of 2-0-2. The Impact are led by midfielder Leonardo Di Lorenzo, who ranks among league leaders with three assists, and goalkeeper Matt Jordan, who has allowed only seven goals in nine matches for a 0.78 goals-against average.

The Impact conclude their road trip against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday.

PTFC Win Over AC Milan U-21s

2007-06-20T00:01:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS USE PENATLY KICKS TO DEFEAT AC MILAN PRIMAVERA 5-1

Timbers record fourth largest crowd since 2001 - 11,092

PORTLAND, Ore. - Midfielder Tom Taylor helped the Portland Timbers battle AC Milan Primavera to a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation in front of 11,092 at PGE Park Tuesday night. AC Milan Primavera rallied back to tie the exhibition with a one-man advantage and force game-deciding penalty kicks. The Timbers scored four straight from the penalty spot to defeat AC Milan's U-21 squad 5-1.

The 11,092 fans on hand for the international exhibition match is the fourth highest crowd in modern Timbers franchise history.

Taylor put the Timbers on the board in the first half as the Timbers enjoyed a 1-0 lead at halftime. AC Milan Primavera forward Enrico Traviani netted the equalizer in the 66th minute shortly after Timbers midfielder Andrew Gregor was ejected from the match forcing the Timbers to play a man down.

AC Milan Primavera strikers Kingsley Umbunegbu and Traviani created several dangerous chances throughout the match forcing Timbers goalkeeper Bayard Elfvin to record four saves as AC Milan Primavera outshot the Timbers 17-4.

Kingsley is one of two youth international players for AC Milan Primavera and a member Nigeria's U-19 National Team. The other is defender Matteo Darmian, who is a member of Italy's U-19 National Team.

The Timbers took the lead in the 24th minute on a goal by Taylor from 10 yards out. The play developed as midfielder Troy Ready worked the ball into the top left corner of the box. After receiving the ball, Taylor worked a quick give-and-go with Ambriz and was able to break through AC Milan Primavera's backline and skipped a low shot at the far post past goalkeeper Daniel Offredi.

Traviani notched the equalizer in the 66th minute as AC Milan Primavera played the final 34 minutes with a one-man advantage. After some crafty footwork around the box, Traviani slipped by the Timbers defense forcing a one-on-one with Elfvin and snuck the ball inside the near post.

Scoring penalty kicks for the Timbers were defenders Lee Morrison and Leonard Griffin, forward Luc Harrington and midfielder Kiki Lara.

The Timbers face the Montreal Impact of the USL First Division on Thursday at PGE Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Notes: With the win over AC Milan Primavera, the Timbers remain undefeated at home in 2007.

AC Milan U-21s at Portland Timbers

2007-06-19T23:52:00.000-07:00

AC Milan U-21s at Portland Timbers
PGE Park
Tuesday, June 19, 2007

AC Milan U-21s 1 - Portland Timbers 1

Timbers win 4-1 on penalty kicks.

Timbers Lineup :
Jaime Ambriz (Luc Harrington), Neil Dombrowski, Bayard Elfvin, David Hague, Shaun Higgins, Cameron Knowles (Justin Thompson), Garrett Marcum (Leonard Griffin), Lee Morrison, Lawrence Olum (Andrew Gregor), Troy Ready (Kevin Meissner), Tom Taylor.

Milan Lineup :
Matteo Bruscagin, Alessandro Candi, Matteo Darmian, Alex Guerci, Daniel Offredi, Davide Rampinini, Enrico Da Ros (Alessandro Cattlehan), Alessandro Ruggeri (Pierre Aubameyang), Enrico Travaini (Davide Ancellotti), Kingsley Umunegbu, Fernando Vitofrancesco.

Goals :
Tom Taylor (assisted by Jaime Ambriz)
Enrico Traviani

Shots :
Timbers 3
Milan 17

Saves :
Timbers 4
Milan 0

Corners :
Timbers 1
Milan 6

Yellow Cards :
Alessandro Ruggeri, Lee Morrison, Enrico Travaini, Shaun Higgins, Davide Rampinini, Kiki Lara

Red Card :
Andrew Gregor

Attendance :
11,092

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=457

http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/acm061907.htm

http://blog.oregonlive.com/sportsupdates/2007/06/timbers_defeat_ac_milan_primav.html

PTFC Against AC Milan U-21 On Tuesday

2007-06-16T16:46:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS READY FOR AC MILAN'S FUTURE STARS

AC Milan's U-21 squad to arrive in Portland this weekend

PORTLAND, Ore. - The future stars of Italian club and 2007 Champions League champion, AC Milan are scheduled to arrive in Portland over the weekend as AC Milan Primavera (U-21) prepares to battle the Portland Timbers on June 19 at PGE Park at 7 p.m.

"AC Milan has a great history and is one of the most respected clubs in the world," said Gavin Wilkinson, head coach and general manager of the Timbers. "The Primavera team is good enough to play anyone in the world, and we are excited have them in town. This will be another great test for our players and a great opportunity for our fans to see some of the top young talent in the world."

Highlighting AC Milan's U-21 roster are Italian Youth National Team member Matteo Darmian, who recently played in the European U-19 Championships, midfielder Davide Ancelotti, the son of AC Milan head coach Carlo Ancelotti, and defender Luca Antonelli, who was called up 12 times by AC Milan during the 2006-07 season.

AC Milan Primavera kicks off a three-game U.S. preseason tour in Portland against the Timbers.

Tickets for the Esurance AC Milan U-21 vs. Timbers match presented by Peroni Italy and KINK.fm on June 19 are available at the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at (503) 224-4400 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $17.

Bakersfield Brigade Bow Out Of Open Cup

2007-06-13T14:11:00.000-07:00

Bakersfield Brigade Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brigade Bounced

The result was one expected when a team of amateurs takes on a group of professionals. When the PDL’s Bakersfield Brigade played the USL First Division’s Portland Timbers, it took all of four minutes for the visitors to take a lead.

But the Brigade continued playing valiantly, and the boys from Bakersfield showed well in a 2-0 loss to the more experienced team in the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open on Tuesday at Bakersfield Christian High.

"I think the first 20 minutes we came out a little nervous," Brigade coach Francisco Gomez said. "After that, we saw we could play with those guys."

Four minutes into the first half, Portland’s Lee Morrison headed an assist to Lawrence Olum to give the Timbers a 1-0 lead. It appeared the route was on.

Keep in mind, the Brigade plays two divisions behind the league Portland plays in. The Timbers are only one rung below the MLS.

But Bakersfield had the homefield advantage, and the Timbers were dealing with, what is for them, unusually warm weather. In addition, Portland had just returned from a road trip on the East Coast before traveling directly to Bakersfield.

"I thought we were flat," said Portland head coach Gavin Wilkinson. "We got casual. This was (Bakersfield’s) final, and our boys played at Montreal and Rochester the last few days."

Portland made the score 2-0 in the 18th minute when Luc Harrington headed in an assist from Ricardo Lara. It would be the end of the Timbers’ scoring, but it was all they needed.

By the time the second half rolled around, Bakersfield seemed a little more comfortable sharing the field with Portland. The Brigade couldn’t convert on scoring opportunities, though.

"We just weren’t making the right runs," Brigade midfielder Shawn Singh said. "We created opportunities, but we couldn’t finish."

Singh was named Player of the Game for his efforts, and his presence on the field was a reminder of the chasm separating these two teams.

While the Timbers are dreaming of a life in the MLS and picking up a paycheck to do so, Singh will try to walk on at UCLA next season after his high school career at Garces finished three months ago.

"I’m proud of Shawn," Gomez said. "He’s been working hard all year. He’s shown that he belongs here."

Naturally, the Timbers have more resources as far as practice time and player commitment as well. Wilkinson and his Portland team left town with a respect for what the Bakersfield players have accomplished in limited time together.

"I think there are some good individuals," Wilkinson said. "In the PDL it’s hard to work with the guys because they’re coming and going, but they had some good individual players."

The U.S. Open continues for Portland, while the Brigade will try to carry some momentum into the rest of its PDL season.

"I’m definitely not disappointed with the loss," Gomez said. "I’ll take this because the team played well.

"Now we’ll just focus on league and trying to make a run for the playoffs."

Seattle Sounders Up Next In Open Cup

2007-06-12T23:53:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS ADVANCE TO SECOND ROUND OF U.S. OPEN CUP

Portland gets early goals from Olum, Harrington; steady in 2-0 win at Bakersfield

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Early goals from Lawrence Olum and Luc Harrington gave Portland a comfortable lead, and the Timbers earned a 2-0 victory over the Bakersfield Brigade of the Premier Development League in first-round play of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night in Bakersfield.

The Timbers benefited from a pair of goals in the first 18 minutes of play and held strong the rest of the way to get the victory, despite playing their third road match in five days after recent league games at Montreal and Rochester.

"In the end, it was a solid performance," said Gavin Wilkinson, head coach of the Timbers. "Looking at everything, I thought our team did really well. We scored the two goals early and were able to take it a bit easy after that."

Portland now faces Seattle, a 4-1 winner over the Banat Arsenal Tuesday night, in the second round of the U.S Open Cup on June 26.

Portland wasted little time in netting the match’s first goal when Olum found the back of the net with a header, cashing in on a corner kick from Luke Kreamalmeyer in the fourth minute of play.

The Timbers quickly doubled their lead when, in the 18th minute, midfielder Kiki Lara got free down the left side and pinpointed a cross to Harrington, whose scoring header made it 2-0.

Goalkeeper Bayard Elfvin made a key save in the 86th minute to preserve the shutout and help the Timbers advance to the second round of the in-season tournament.

Next up for the Timbers is a home friendly against AC Milan Primavera at PGE Park on June 19; kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Portland Timbers at Bakersfield Brigade

2007-06-12T23:34:00.000-07:00

Portland Timbers at Bakersfield Brigade
Bakersfield Christian HS
Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Portland Timbers 2 - Bakersfield Brigade 0

Timbers Lineup :
Bayard Elfvin, Lawrence Olum (Bryan Jordan 78'), Luke Kreamalmeyer, Kiki Lara, Shaun Higgins, Tom Taylor, Luc Harrington (Chris Bagley 69'), Justin Thompson, Lee Morrison, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson.

Brigade Lineup :
Isreal Cisneros, Santiago Aguilera-Navarro (Ryan Williams 78'), Frank Alesci, Jason Ashurst, Moi Gomez, Jay Gore (Salvador Pinto-Barbosa 68'), Emanuel Guzman, Humberto Lopez (Francisco Javier Gomez 70'), Jose Orneias (Ryan Gay), Rolando Rodriguez, Shawn Singh.

Goals :
Lawrence Olum (assisted by Luke Kreamalmeyer)
Luc Harrington (assisted by Kiki Lara)

Yellow Cards :
Bayard Elfvin
Luke Kreamalmeyer

Attendance : 1500

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=441

http://www.usopencup.com/score/index_E.html

http://www.bakersfield.com/136/story/163622.html

http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=118172034850494500

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PTFC Against Bakersfield On Tuesday

2007-06-11T16:13:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS TRAVEL TO BAKERSFIELD FOR FIRST ROUND OF U.S. OPEN CUP

Portland to play final game of three-game road swing

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers continue their stretch of road games as they face the Bakersfield Brigade of the Premier Development League (PDL) in the opening round of the U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night in Bakersfield, Calif. The two sides square off at Bakersfield Christian High School; kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. A broadcast of the match will not be available.

The winner between the Timbers and Brigade will face the winner of the Banat Arsenal (USASA) and Seattle Sounders (USL-1) match in the second round on June 26.

The Timbers are 2-3-0 in U.S. Open Cup play since 2001 and have reached as high as the fourth round in 2004 and 2005. Last season, the Timbers were eliminated by the Charleston Battery (USL-1) in the third round.

The Timbers are coming off a three-point, two-game road trip through Montreal and Rochester over the weekend with a 1-0 win over the Montreal Impact on June 8. With a record of 4-2-2 (14pts), the Timbers are in a three-way tie for fifth in the USL First Division. Including Tuesday's match, the Timbers have played three games in five days in three different cities.

The Timbers will have to play without the team's leading scorer, midfielder Andrew Gregor, who left for a six-day training camp in Spain with the U.S. Futsal National Team on Sunday.

Bakersfield (5-4-0, 15pts) is currently ranked second in the Southwest Division of the PDL's Western Conference. Led by forward Santiago Aguilera-Navarro, the Brigade are 2-1-0 in their last three matches with wins over the San Jose Frogs and San Francisco Seals last weekend. Navarro has scored two goals in the last two games to lead the team in goals scored (5) and points (11).

The Brigade was the first PDL team to qualify for the 2007 U.S. Open Cup, winning the first three of its four qualifying matches over the Fresno Fuego (April 28), Orange County Blue Star (May 5) and Lancaster Rattlers (May 18). This is Bakersfield's first U.S. Open Cup appearance.

Portland returns home for an international exhibition match against AC Milan Primavera, the U-21 squad of Champions League champions, AC Milan, on June 19 at PGE Park at 7 p.m. For ticket information log on to www.portlandtimbers.com.

For more information on the U.S. Open Cup visit, www.usopencup.com.

For more information on the Bakersfield Brigade visit, www.bakersfieldbrigade.com.

PTFC Lose 2-1 To Rochester

2007-06-09T19:59:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
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ROCHESTER ENDS TIMBERS STREAK WITH 2-1 WIN

Timbers handed first loss since May 5

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Former Timber Aaron Lines scored his first goal of the season and tallied an assist as the Rochester Raging Rhinos defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 at PAETEC Park Saturday night. The loss ended the Timbers' record-setting string of four consecutive shutouts.

Rochester (5-3-5, 20pts) scored its first goal of the match in the fourth minute and was the first goal allowed by Josh Wicks and the Timbers' defense in five games - a span of 377 minutes. Prior to the match, the last goal allowed by the Timbers (4-2-2, 14pts) was in the 77th minute against the Seattle Sounders on May 11 at PGE Park.

Lines helped Rochester score two goals in the first 28 minutes of the match, including his first goal of the year in the 4th minute.

Timbers defender Leonard Griffin scored his second goal of the season in the first half to trim Rochester's lead 2-1. It was his second goal of the season against Rochester and goalkeeper Chase Harrison. Griffin scored his first professional goal against Harrison in a 2-0 win over Rochester at PGE Park on May 13.

Rochester took a 1-0 lead early in the match with a 15 yard shot by Lines. Timbers midfielder Luke Kreamalmeyer, under pressure, attempted to clear the ball from the penalty area, but his effort went directly to Lines who finished the half volley inside the back post.

In the 28th minute, Lines found forward Matthew Delicate who had snuck behind the Timbers backline. Delicate made one quick move around Wicks, who was charging off his line, and finished into an open net for a 2-0 Rochester lead.

Timbers forward Chris Bagley nearly found his first goal of the season in the 37th minute with a header from Griffin. Bagley's shot on the back post hit Harrison in the chest for one of his four saves in the match.

Griffin put the Timbers on the board 41st minute with a 22 yard shot into the upper corner on the near post. Charging up field, Griffin's right-footed shot on the run froze Harrison and cut Rochester's lead 2-1.

The Timbers took 11 shots in the match including five in the second half, but the Raging Rhino defense prevented Portland from capitalizing on dangerous changes throughout the game.

Midfielders Tom Poltl and Andrew Gregor were both booked in the second half - the only cards issued in the match. Gregor received a caution in the 53rd minute while Poltl received his in the 85th.The Timbers return home Sunday but leave again on Monday for the first round of the U.S. Open Cup in Bakersfield, Calif., against the Bakersfield Brigade of the Premier Development League (PDL) on June 12. Held at Bakersfield Christian High School, kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Notes: Timbers wore their yellow uniforms against Rochester . The Timbers have not conceded more than two goals in a game all season . The Timbers remain winless in Rochester with an all-time record of 0-3-1 . Gregor and Rochester midfielder John Ball leave for Spain to join the U.S. Futsal National Team for a six-day training session leading up to the 2007 Pan-American Games in July. Gregor will miss the Timbers' U.S. Open Cup match in Bakersfield on Tuesday .

Line ups:
POR - GK Wicks, D J. Thompson (Morrison, 45), D S. Thompson, M Knowles, D Griffin, M Poltl, M Gregor, M Kreamalmeyer, M Lara (Higgins, 45), F Bagley, F Jordan

ROC - GK Harrison, D Bertz, D Perry (Bonseu, 86), D Palguta, D Burns, M Menyonger, M Ball, M Lines, M Kramer (Scheufele, 81), F Delicate (Shirley-Black, 68), F Ambersley (Martinez, 45)

Scoring Summary:
ROC: Lines, 5
ROC: Delicate (Lines), 28
POR: Griffin, 41

Portland Timbers at Rochester Raging Rhinos

2007-06-09T19:53:00.000-07:00

Portland Timbers at Rochester Raging Rhinos
PAETEC Park
Saturday, June 9, 2007

Portland Timbers 1 - Rochester Raging Rhinos 2

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson (Lee Morrison 45'), Cameron Knowles, Leonard Griffin, Luke Kreamalmeyer, Bryan Jordan, Tom Poltl, Andrew Gregor, Chris Bagley, Kiki Lara (Shaun Higgins 45').

Rhinos Lineup :
Chase Harrison, Kenney Bertz, Jason Perry (Tenywa Bonseu 86'), Scott Palguta, Kevin Burns, Johnny Menyonger, John Ball, Aaran Lines, Daniel Kramer (Peter Scheufele 81'), Matthew Delicate (Stephen Shirley-Black 68'), Michael Ambersley (Rey Angel Martinez, 45)

Goals :
Aaron Lines
Matthew Delicate (assisted by Aaron Lines)
Leonard Griffin

Shots :
Timbers 11
Rhinos 11

Saves :
Timbers 1
Rhinos 4

Corners :
Timbers 1
Raging Rhinos 6

Yellow Cards :
Andrew Gregor
Tom Poltl

Attendance :
10042

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=435

http://www.rhinossoccer.com/news/article.php?id=587

Portland Timbers at Montreal Impact

2007-06-09T00:20:00.000-07:00

Portland Timbers at Montreal Impact
Claude Robillard Sports Complex
Friday, June 8, 2007

Portland Timbers 1 - Montreal Impact 0

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Leonard Griffin, Luke Kreamalmeyer (Bryan Jordan 67'), Tom Poltl (Tom Taylor 67'), Andrew Gregor (Shaun Higgins 77'), Neil Dombrowski (Lee Morrison 85'), Chris Bagley (Lawrence Olum 88'), Kiki Lara.

Impact Lineup :
Matthew Jordan, Mauricio Vincello, Andres Arango, David Fronimadis (Sita-Taty Matondo 72'), Simon Gatti (Hicham Aaboubou 89'), Patrick Leduc, Leonardo Di Lorenzo, Martin Fabro, Matthew Palleschi (Jose Roberto 81'), Frederico Moojen, Charles Gbeke.

Goals :
Andrew Gregor (on a penalty kick)

Shots :
Timbers 4
Impact 15

Saves :
Timbers 7
Impact 1

Corners :
Timbers 3
Impact 5

Attendance : 11286

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=434

http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=713&Focus=0

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http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/sports/story.html?id=051c5893-86ac-4924-8032-0888ed887f45&k=81700

PTFC Win In Montreal

2007-06-08T22:57:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GREGOR PK HELPS TIMBERS TO 1-0 WIN IN MONTREAL

Timbers hand Impact first loss of 2007 season

MONTREAL, Que. - Forward Bryan Jordan drew a foul in the box to set up the game-winning goal, a penalty kick in the 75th minute, by midfielder Andrew Gregor as the Portland Timbers defeated the Montreal Impact 1-0 at Claude Robillard Sports Complex in Montreal.

Goalkeeper Josh Wicks and the Timbers (4-1-2, 14pts) defense logged their fourth consecutive shutout of the season and set a new modern franchise record having played 378 minutes without allowing a goal. The previous record was 362 minutes of shut-out play set in 2004 by former Timber Josh Saunders.

Gregor scored his fifth goal of the season in the 75th minute on a penalty kick after Jordan was fouled in the box. Calmly approaching the ball, Gregor slotted his shot past Montreal goalkeeper Matt Jordan to hand the Impact (4-1-4, 16pts) their first loss of the season.

With the win, the Timbers moved into a two-way tie for fifth in the USL First Division with the Carolina RailHawks (3-2-5, 14pts) and picked up their first road victory of the season.

Wicks recorded seven saves on the night including a diving save in the 7th minute on a shot by Impact forward Fred Moojen. Montreal midfielder Leonardo Di Lorenzo had four shots on the night.

Montreal out shot the Timbers 15-4 and it was the second half before the Timbers recorded their first shot of the night. Montreal took eight shots in the second half, a majority of those coming late in the match after the Timbers had taken the lead.

The Impact were without the services of starting defender Gabriel Gervais and midfielder Antonio Ribiero who are currently competing in the CONCACAF Gold Cup with the Canadian National Team.

The Timbers conclude their two-game road trip on Saturday against the Rochester Raging Rhinos at PAETEC Park; kickoff is scheduled for 4:35 p.m. The match can be heard live at www.portlandtimbers.com with broadcaster Andy McNamara calling the action.

The Travel Roster For The AC Milan U-21 Match

2007-06-08T22:43:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AC MILAN UNVEILS U-21 TRAVEL ROSTER FOR PORTLAND MATCH

Roster includes three players with first-team appearances in 2006-07

PORTLAND, Ore. - Champions League champion AC Milan announced today the travel roster for its Primavera team (U-21), which is scheduled to play the Portland Timbers on June 19 in the Esurance AC Milan U-21 vs. Timbers Exhibition Match presented by Peroni Italy & KINK.fm at PGE Park at 7 p.m.

Featured on AC Milan Primavera's roster are three players who played with AC Milan's first team during the 2006-07 season - defender Matteo Darmian, and midfielders Alex Guerci and Luca Antonelli.

Antonelli, 20, was called up to the first team 12 times during the season, more than any other Primavera player. He made appearances in two Italian Cup victories over Brescia and a Serie A match against Udinese on Dec. 23.

AC Milan Primavera's roster also includes midfielder Davide Ancelotti - the son of AC Milan head coach Carlo Ancelotti, a former Italian International and 1990 World Cup participant. Davide Ancelotti, 17, played for AC Milan's U-18 squad during the 2006-07 season.

AC Milan Primavera Travel Roster:
GK Daniel Offredi - Was 3-0-4 in seven Primavera matches.
GK Michelle Guerini
Def. Luca Antonelli - made three appearances with AC Milan's first team.
Def. Matteo Bruscagin
Def. Matteo Darmian - made two appearances with AC Milan's first team.
Def. Antonello Flena
Mid. Davide Ancelotti
Mid. Riccardo Caraglia
Mid. Alex Guerci - played in one match with AC Milan's first team .
Mid. Simone Malacarne
Mid. Davide Rampinini
Mid. Ferdinando Vitofrancesco - scored four goals for the Primavera squad.
For. Sederico Poppiaradi
For. Pierre Aubameyang - together with brother, Willy, scored 20 goals during the Primavera season.
For. Alessandro Cattalan
For. Enrico da Ros
For. Enrico Travaini - scored seven goals during the Primavera season.
For. Kingsley Umunegbu

AC Milan Primavera visits Portland on a leg of its preseason U.S. tour, arranged by International Sports Events. The U-21 squad of Champions League champion, AC Milan, will also play the Minnesota Thunder of the USL First Division on its tour.

Starting at $17, tickets for the AC Milan Primavera match on June 19 are available at the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com and by phone at (503) 244-4400. Discounted group tickets and ticket packages are available by calling (503) 553-5555.

2007-06-08T13:32:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GREGOR TO JOIN U.S. FUTSAL TEAM IN SPAIN

Timbers midfielder to train June 10-16 in prep of 2007 Pan-Am Games

PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Timbers midfielder Andrew Gregor will join the U.S. National Futsal team in Spain from June 10-16 to train for the upcoming 2007 Pan-American Games, it was announced today. Gregor was invited to join the U.S. Futsal player pool for the Pan-American Games on May 3.

Gregor, the Timbers' team captain, will leave for Spain immediately following the Portland's match in Rochester on June 9 and will return in time for the team's exhibition match against AC Milan Primavera (U-21) on June 19 at PGE Park.

The U.S. National Futsal team, led by head coach Keith Tozer, will train in Cordoba and Jaen, Spain with two practice matches scheduled against the Spanish Futsal team on June 13 in Cordoba, and June 15 in Jaen.

Gregor is one of two players from the USL First Division traveling to Spain with the U.S. team for this round of training; the other is Rochester Raging Rhino midfielder John Ball.

Through the Timbers' first six USL First Division matches, Gregor has scored four goals, tallied an assist and leads the team in points (9) and is tied for the team lead in games (6) and minutes (540) played. Gregor was selected as the USL First Division Player of the Week in Week 4.

Gregor and the Timbers leave today for their trip east as they face the Montreal Impact and Rochester Raging Rhinos in back-to-back matches on June 8 and June 9. The match in Montreal will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel; kickoff is at 5 p.m. (Pacific). Both matches can be heard live on www.portlandtimbers.com.

Futsal is a slightly smaller, indoor-version of outdoor soccer and is constrained by lines like the outdoor game. In Futsal, only five players per team are allowed on the field at any given time, one of whom is the goalkeeper.

Montreal & Rochester Matches Up Next

2007-06-07T10:58:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS TRAVEL EAST TO FACE MONTREAL, ROCHESTER IN BACK-TO-BACK MATCHES

Montreal match will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers make their first trip to the East Coast in 2007 to play the Montreal Impact and Rochester Raging Rhinos in back-to-back matches on June 8 and June 9.

The Timbers (3-1-2, 11pts) have had an 11-day break between league matches; their last match was a 0-0 draw against the Carolina RailHawks on May 27 at PGE Park. Having played five of their first six matches at home, the Timbers face just their second and third matches on the road this season.

Goalkeeper Josh Wicks and the Timbers' defense have posted three consecutive shutouts and have played 282 minutes without allowing a goal.

The Timbers and Montreal Impact (4-0-4, 16pts) square off at the Claude Robillard Sports Complex on Friday at 5 p.m. (Pacific); the match will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel. The following day, June 9, the Timbers battle the Rochester Raging Rhinos (4-3-4, 16pts) at PAETEC Park at 4:35 p.m. (Pacific). The match in Rochester can be viewed live at www.usllive.com. Both matches can be heard live with Timbers broadcaster Andy McNamara on www.portlandtimbers.com.

The Timbers return home from their East Coast trip and then head to Bakersfield, Calif., to face the Bakersfield Brigade of the Premier Development League (PDL) in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup on June 12. The next home match for the Timbers is June 19 against AC Milan's U-21 squad (Primavera) in an international exhibition match at PGE Park.

ABOUT MONTREAL IMPACT
The Impact wrap up a stretch of three games in seven days when they host the Timbers on June 8 at 5 p.m. (Pacific). By Friday, the Impact will have played the Vancouver Whitecaps, Minnesota Thunder and Timbers this week.

Currently ranked second in the USL First Division, the Impact are the last undefeated team in the league and are 2-0-2 at home this season. Montreal has outscored opponents 4-1 at home, conceding its first goal of the season in the final minute against Minnesota on Tuesday.

The Timbers are 1-0-1 in Montreal, but the all-time series between the two clubs is tied at 2-2-1. This is the first meeting between the two sides this season. The Impact travel west to face the Timbers in Portland on June 21.

ABOUT ROCHESTER RAGING RHINOS
The Raging Rhinos and the Timbers wrap up their season series in Rochester on Saturday, June 9 at 4:35 p.m. (Pacific). Rochester will play its second game in two days when it hosts the Timbers, returning home from a match at Carolina Friday night.

The Raging Rhinos are 2-0-1 in their last three matches, putting them in a two-way tie for second place with Montreal in the USL First Division. In their last three games, Rochester has recorded two shutouts, one from each goalkeeper, Chase Harrison and Hector Zapata.

The match against the Timbers marks just Rochester's third game at home this season. The Timbers are 1-5-1 all-time against the Raging Rhinos and are 0-2-1 all-time at Rochester.

The Timbers recorded their first win over Rochester in modern-franchise history in their previous meeting on May 13 with a 2-0 result at PGE Park.

Jordan The Best Player Of May

2007-06-04T17:13:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JORDAN NAMED TIMBERS' MAY "MAN OF THE MONTH"

Jordan selected by fans in first "Man of the Month" poll in 2007

PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Timbers forward Bryan Jordan was selected by fans as May's "Man of the Month" recording two goals, an assist and was selected to the USL First Division Team of the Week twice in the first full month of the season. He is the first fan-voted "Man of the Month" recipient in 2007.

Among the players who made an impact on the pitch for the Timbers during the month of May, Jordan, 21, was selected by fans in a poll on the Timbers' website www.portlandtimbers.com.

A rookie from Oregon State University, Jordan has worked his way into a starting role since the beginning of the season. In his last three USL First Division matches, all starts, Jordan has scored two goals and recorded an assist and is currently second on the team in goals and points (5). Jordan has appeared in each of the Timbers six matches this season.

Jordan scored his first professional goal May 9 in an international exhibition match against Mexican side Club Necaxa Elite at PGE Park. His strike in the 46th minute gave the Timbers a 1-0 win in their first international exhibition match of the season.

Jordan and the Timbers leave for a two-game road trip Thursday to play the Montreal Impact on June 8 and the Rochester Raging Rhinos on June 9. The match in Montreal on June 8 will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel; kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. (Pacific). Both matches can be heard live on www.portlandtimbers.com.

PTFC Wins 2-1 In Scrimmage

2007-06-03T17:00:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Timbers defeat OUSA U-23s 2-1 in Eugene Saturday

The Portland Timbers defeated the Oregon United Soccer Academy U-23 squad 2-1 in Eugene, Ore., at Sheldon High School Saturday night. Forward Jaime Ambriz tallied a goal in the first half while midfielder Kiki Lara scored on a penalty kick late in the second. The Timbers were ahead 2-0 when the OUSA squad scored late in the match to make the final score 2-1.

Assisted by new midfielder Tom Taylor, Ambriz scored in the first half to give the Timbers a 1-0 lead heading into the break.

Late in the match, sub David Hague was fouled in the box by the OUSA goalkeeper to set up the late PK. Lara delivered to give the Timbers a 2-0 lead.

OUSA scored in the closing minutes to spoil Timber goalkeeper Bayard Elfvin's clean sheet.

The Timbers starting line up featured trialist, midfielder Miguel Duante. Duante played collegiately at the University of Portland.

The Timbers starting lineup included: GK Elfvin, D Marcum, D Higgins, D Griffin, D Morrison, M Meissner, M Taylor, M Lara, M Duante, F Harrington, F Ambriz.

Saturday's scrimmage against OUSA broke up an 11 day stretch between league matches. The Timbers face a two-game road trip through Montreal and Rochester on June 8 and 9 in their next USL First Division matches. The June 8 match in Montreal will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel; kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. (Pacific).

Timbers Players To Reach Milestones

2007-05-31T13:40:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS STAT WATCH:
Bagley Nears 50-Game Mark

A handful of Timbers players have reached or are near career statistical markers through the first six matches of the 2007 season. Forward Chris Bagley needs to play in just one more match to have played in 50 regular-season USL First Division matches in his career. Defender Lee Morrison played in his 105th regular-season match for the Timbers on May 11 and now needs just 19 more before he reaches current head coach Gavin Wilkinson at 124 games - third-most in modern franchise history.

Now with 41 career goals in the USL First Division, midfielder Andrew Gregor, this season, is currently fourth in the league in points (9), second in goals (4) and has taken 19 shots in six matches to lead the league. Goalkeeper Josh Wicks is currently ranked second in the USL First Division in goals allowed (4), tied for third in wins (3), tied for second in shutouts (3) and has posted the second-best goals-against average in the league at 0.67.

The Timbers next league match is June 8 in Montreal. The match will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel; kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. (Pacific Time).

Bakersfield Brigade Press Release

2007-05-30T11:40:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release From Bakersfield Brigade
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brigade to Host Portland Timbers in US Open Cup First Round
BAKERSFIELD, CA,
May 29, 2007

The Bakersfield Brigade Men’s PDL team received notice today from the U.S. Soccer Federation that they will host the Portland Timbers in the first round of tournament play on Tuesday June 12 at 7:30pm at Bakersfield Christian High School.

“Bringing the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup to Bakersfield is history in the making and we’re all very excited to be part of it,” stated Brigade Vice President and General Manager Joe Jimenez.

The Brigade qualified for the US Open Cup earlier this month and in fact were the first, out of all 63 PDL teams competing for a spot, to be given a birth into the tournament. In addition, the Brigade used only three of their four qualifying games to secure that birth, defeating the Fresno Fuego on April 28th (0-3), the OC Blue Star on May 5 (0-1) and the Lancaster Rattlers on May 18 (5-1).

“This is a great opportunity to showcase the talent of our team against the talent of a USL Division 1 team (Portland Timbers) at home and in front of our fans,” stated Brigade Head Coach Francisco Gomez.

The winner of the match will move on to the 2nd Round of the tournament and will face either the Banat Arsenal of the USASA or the Seattle Sounders of the USL’s First Division. The winner of the 2nd round will face a team from the MLS.

For more information pertaining to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, visit the official Open Cup website at www.usopencup.com .

For more information on the Bakersfield Brigade, please visit: http://www.bakersfieldbrigade.com or call 410-KICK.

Bakersfield Brigade vs. PTFC

2007-05-29T17:32:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS DRAW PDL'S BAKERSFIELD IN FIRST ROUND OF U.S. OPEN CUP
U.S. Soccer unveils first round pairings Tuesday

PORTLAND, Ore. - U.S. Soccer announced today the first round pairings of the 2007 U.S. Open Cup Tournament. The Portland Timbers will travel to face the Bakersfield Brigade of the USL Premier Development League (PDL) on June 12 in Bakersfield, Calif. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Bakersfield Christian High School.

All 32 lower-division clubs in the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA), PDL, USL Second Division and USL First Division were paired according to geographical region. Eight Major League Soccer teams enter the tournament in the third round. The 16 first-round winners face off in Round 2, slated for June 26.

The Timbers are currently sixth in the USL First Division with a record of 3-1-2 (12pts). Led by midfielder Andrew Gregor, the Timbers have outscored opponents 9-4. Goalkeeper Josh Wicks has recorded three consecutive shutouts as the Timbers defense has not conceded a goal in the last 282 minutes of play.

With a record of 2-2-0 in U.S. Open Cup play, the Timbers have reached as high as the fourth round of the tournament in both 2004 and 2005.

The Brigade are currently ranked fifth in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the PDL. The Brigade was the first PDL team to clinch a US Open Cup berth with three consecutive wins in qualifying matches. With a record of 3-3-0 (9pts), the Brigade are led by forward Santiago Aguilera-Navarro, who has scored five goals, and goalkeeper Isreal Cisneros, who has recorded two shutouts, allowed just four goals in five games and has a goals-against average of 0.80.

Established in 2005, this is the Brigade's first U.S. Open Cup berth.

U.S. Open Cup Round 1 pairings:
Aegean Hawks (USASA) @ Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2)
Crystal Palace Baltimore (USL-2) @ Ocean City Barons (PDL)
Long Island Rough Riders (PDL) @ Rochester Raging Rhinos (USL-1)
Western Mass Pioneers (USL-2) @ Danbury United (USASA)
Michigan Bucks (PDL) @ Richmond Kickers (USL-2)
Kansas City Brass (PDL) @ Cleveland City Stars (USL-2)
RWB Adrian (USASA) @ Carolina Railhawks (USL-1)
Cincinnati Kings (USL-2) @ Bavarian SC (USASA)
Dallas Azzurri (USASA) @ Atlanta Silverbacks (USL-1)
Lynch's Irish Pub (USASA) @ Charlotte Eagles (USL-2)
Central Florida Kraze (PDL) @ Charleston Battery (USL-1)
Miami FC (USL-1) @ El Paso Patriots (PDL)
El Paso Indios USA (USASA) @ Minnesota Thunder (USL-1)
California Victory (USL-1) @ BYU Cougars (PDL)
Banat Arsenal (USASA) @ Seattle Sounders (USL-1)
Portland Timbers (USL-1) @ Bakersfield Brigade (PDL)

ABOUT U.S. OPEN CUP
The U.S. Open Cup, which is recognized as U.S. Soccer's National Championship, is an annual competition open to all amateur and professional soccer teams affiliated with U.S. Soccer. The tournament has crowned a champion for 93 consecutive years dating back to 1914. The U.S. Open Cup is a single-elimination tournament.

For more information visit, www.usopencup.com.

U.S. Open Cup First Round Schedule Released

2007-05-29T16:10:00.000-07:00

2007 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

June 12
Portland Timbers (USL-1) at Bakersfield Brigade (PDL)
Bakersfield Christian H.S.
Bakersfield, Calififornia
7:30 p.m. PT

http://www.usopencup.com/2007q/161782.html

http://www.bakersfieldbrigade.com/

http://ussoccer.com/articles/viewArticle.jsp_281964.html

The 107 Report

2007-05-28T01:29:00.000-07:00

A recap of Portland's 0-0 draw with the expansion Carolina Railhawks. Interview with Gavin Wilkinson. Some speculation of why certain players are or are not getting minutes. Total time 21:26. Music by Talking Heads and Lou Reed.

http://media.libsyn.com/media/the107report/The_107_Report_May_28_2007.mp3

The 107 Report

2007-05-27T01:23:00.000-07:00

Quick analysis of Portland 2-0 prevail over California Victory and some quick interviews from Rochester and Seattle matches. Total Time 45:09. Music by The Smiths.

http://media.libsyn.com/media/the107report/The_107_Report_May_26_2007.mp3

0-0 Is The Final Score Against Carolina

2007-05-27T01:08:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS, CAROLINA DRAW 0-0 SUNDAY AT PGE PARK
Josh Wicks records third shutout as
Timbers remain unbeaten at home

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers battled expansion side, the Carolina Railhawks, to a 0-0 draw in front of 5,026 at PGE Park Sunday night. The Timbers were held scoreless for just the second time this season despite an extra man as a Carolina player was sent off in the first half. Led by goalkeeper Josh Wicks, the Timbers defense continued its streak of shut out play.

Wicks recorded his third consecutive shut out of the season as the Timbers (3-1-2, 11pts) have not allowed a goal in 282 minutes. With the draw against Carolina (3-2-4, 13pts), the Timbers maintain an unblemished record of 3-0-2 at home.

The Timbers couldn't capitalize on a one-man advantage during the final 51 minutes of play. Carolina midfielder Jonny Steele was ejected from the match in the 39th minute after being issued his second caution of the night with a hard tackle on defender Scot Thompson.

Both teams had scoring opportunities through the first half. In the 22nd minute, Carolina forward Chris Carrieri chipped a shot wide of the far post from the top left corner of the six-yard box.

In the 28th minute, midfielder Andrew Gregor nearly scored his fifth goal of the season with a 19-yard free kick from the top right corner of the box. His shot bent around Carolina's four-man wall towards the top near corner of the goal but Railhawks goalkeeper Chris McClellan snagged the ball before it could sneak in.

The Timbers out shot Carolina 6-2 in the second half but couldn't find the back of the net. The Timbers had 11 total shots in the match.

With an 11-day layoff until their next regular-season match, the Timbers face Montreal and Rochester on the road in back-to-back matches June 8 and 9. The Timbers will play a scrimmage on Saturday, June 2 against the Oregon United Soccer Academy U-23 team at Sheldon High School in Eugene. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. For more information visit, http://www.oregonunitedsoccer.org/.

Notes: The Timbers surpassed the 500,000 regular-season attendance mark Sunday night. The Timbers 500,000 fan was Valerie Roska from Wilsonville, Ore. . Midfielder Lawrence Olum made his first career start against Carolina . Midfielder Tom Taylor made his Timbers debut entering the match as a sub in the second half . There were 42 fouls called in the match including seven yellow cards and one red.

Carolina Railhawks at Portland Timbers

2007-05-27T00:42:00.000-07:00

Carolina Railhawks at Portland Timbers
PGE Park
Sunday, May 27, 2007

Carolina Railhawks 0 - Portland Timbers 0

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Leonard Griffin, Troy Ready (Tom Taylor 45'), Tom Poltl (Neil Dombrowski 66'), Andrew Gregor, Bryan Jordan, Chris Bagley, Lawrence Olum (David Hague 79').

Railhawks Lineup :
Chris McClellan, David Stokes, Chad Dombrowski, Frankie Sanfillippo, Caleb Norkus, Kupono Low, Stuart Brightwell, Joey Worthen, Jonny Steele, Connally Edozien, Chris Carrieri.

Shots:
Timbers 11
Railhawks 4

Saves :
Timbers 1
Railhawks 4

Corners :
Timbers 1
Railhawks 0

Yellow Cards :
Jonny Steele, Chad Dombrowski, Kupono Low, Justin Thompson, Leonard Griffin, Joey Worthen, Bryan Jordan

Red Card :
Jonny Steele

Attendance :
5026

http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/car052707.htm

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=414

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/insider/videonews/index.html?c=7&id=135&t=0

http://carolinarailhawks.com/matches/another-scoreless-stalemate-for-the-railhawks-2.html

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/1180333629241280.xml&coll=7&thispage=1
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=soccer&id=5344640

PTFC Win 2-0 Over The California Victory

2007-05-26T23:50:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TIMBERS SHUTOUT CALIFORNIA 2-0 AT PGE PARK
Jordan scores a goal and assists another in Timbers victory

PORTLAND, Ore. - Forward Bryan Jordan netted his second goal of the season and tallied an assist to help the Portland Timbers defeat the California Victory 2-0 at PGE Park Friday night in front of 4,795. With the match's attendance, the Timbers creep to within a few hundred fans to eclipse the 500,000 regular-season attendance mark.

The Timbers (3-1-1, 10pts) defense held the Victory (0-3-1, 1pt) to only three shots in the match helping goalkeeper Josh Wicks record his second shut out victory of the season. The Timbers have played 192 consecutive minutes of shut out soccer, the last goal allowed was in the 78th minute in the match against Seattle at PGE Park on May 11.

Defender Scot Thompson contributed to the victory scoring his first goal of the season in the 9th minute -also his first goal since June of 2006.

With the win the Timbers are now 3-0-1 at home and have outscored opponents 9-3 at PGE Park.

With Friday's attendance of 4,795, the Timbers are within a few hundred fans to break the 500,000 regular-season attendance mark. Since 2001, and including the 2007 season the Timbers have had 499,263 fans visit PGE Park for Timbers matches.

The Timbers jumped on the board in the 9th minute courtesy of Thompson. The play developed on a free kick by midfielder Andrew Gregor at the top right corner of the penalty area. His ball into the box connected with defender Cameron Knowles, but Knowles' shot was deflected by California goalkeeper Eric Reed out to Jordan on the wing. Jordan slotted the ball to Thompson, four yards out from goal, who re-directed the ball inside the far post for an early Timbers' lead.

In the 54th minute Jordan gave the Timbers a 2-0 lead over the Victory cleaning up a loose ball in front of the net. Gregor, on the right touch line about 30 yards from goal, sent a cross to forward Chris Bagley on the far post. Bagley's header was stopped by Reed, who appeared to take control of the ball. But Jordan found the loose ball and finished it for his second goal of the season and second in three matches.

The Timbers play their second match in three days on Sunday at PGE Park when they face the Carolina Railhawks at 6 p.m.

California Victory at Portland Timbers

2007-05-26T01:34:00.000-07:00

California Victory at Portland Timbers
PGE Park
Friday, May 25, 2007

California Victory 0 - Portland Timbers 2

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Leonard Griffin, Troy Ready ("Kiki" Lara 85'), Tom Poltl, Andrew Gregor, Luke Kreamalmeyer, Bryan Jordan (Lawrence Olum 58'), Chris Bagley (Neil Dombrowski 76').

Victory Lineup :
Eric Reed, Ricky Herron, Ryan Suarez (Daniel Smith 84'), Hugo Casillas, Luis Aguilar, Chuck Kim (Raul Palomares 57'), Jose Retiz (Luis Mira 74'), Kiel McClung, Ricardo Sanchez, Yuri Morales, Ricky Hansen.

Goals:
Scot Thompson (assist from Bryan Jordan)
Bryan Jordan

Shots:
Timbers 18
Victory 3

Saves :
Timbers 1
Victory 6

Corners :
Timbers 8
Victory 6

Yellow Cards :
Hugo Cassilas, Ricky Herron, Andrew Gregor, Troy Ready

Red Card :
Ricky Herron

Attendance :
4795

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=412

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/insider/videonews/index.html?c=7&id=134&t=0

http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/cal052507.htm

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/1180160731133510.xml&coll=7&thispage=1

2007-05-23T22:46:00.001-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Timbers sign a third goalkeeper, Steve Reese, for 2007 season

The Timbers announced today the signing of goalkeeper Steve Reese for the 2007 season. Reese, who played for the PDL Cascade Surge in 2006, has played professionally overseas in Romania and England and spent time with Major League Soccer's Red Bull New York in 2004.

Last season with the Surge, Reese was 1-4-0 in six appearances. He played 367 minutes, recorded 26 saves and allowed nine goals for a 2.70 goals-against average. Reese, 26, was an assistant coach for the women's program at Oregon State University in 2006 and is the Director of Coaching for a youth club he started in Salem, Ore.

PTFC Scrimmage Against OUSA U-23s

2007-05-23T22:37:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Scrimmage against OUSA U-23s set for June 2 at Sheldon High School in Eugene

Breaking up another extended break between regular-season matches, the Timbers will travel to Eugene to face the Oregon United Soccer Academy's U-23 team on June 2 at Sheldon High School. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tickets are $6.

Prior to the match, there will be a free futsal clinic ran by OUSA coach and Brazilian native Jose da Silva from 3-4 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m.

For more information log on to www.oregonunitedsoccer.org

Portland Timbers vs. Preston North End

2007-05-22T22:00:00.000-07:00

Click On The Picture Below For The Larger Version.

Merritt Paulson, The New Majority Owner

2007-05-22T15:37:00.000-07:00

Merritt Paulson Gets Scarfed.

Official PTFC Press Release About New Owners

2007-05-22T14:29:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PORTLAND BEAVERS, PORTLAND TIMBERS ANNOUNCE NEW OWNERSHIP

New owner aims to make PGE Park the preeminent destination for family entertainment

Portland, Ore. - The Portland Beavers, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, and the Portland Timbers professional soccer team, announced today that an agreement has been signed to sell the team to Shortstop, LLC.

The new ownership will consist primarily of Merritt Paulson, Manager of Shortstop, LLC and most recently Senior Director of Marketing and Business Development at NBA Entertainment in New York. As part of the purchase Merritt, 34, and his wife, Heather, are in the process of moving to Portland and becoming part of the local community.

Paulson will assume the role of President and general manager for the Portland Beavers, and President of the Portland Timbers, currently open positions.

The long-term goals of the new ownership will be to optimize and continue to improve the fan experience at all PGE Park events. Paulson also is fiercely dedicated to better integrating the two franchises together into the Portland community and will be focusing on community outreach. "These teams can be a catalyst to help people of all ages by getting them involved, in helping to shine a light on areas of the community that need attention, and by generating the resources needed to make this community a better place for everyone. We have several significant announcements along these lines in the near future, so stay tuned," Paulson added.

"I’m looking forward to building on the rich baseball and soccer tradition in Portland with a focus on community involvement," Paulson said. "My aim is to make PGE Park the preeminent destination for family entertainment."

Paulson believes the Portland community and the teams are at a crucial crossroads in their relationship. "Portland is a fabulous baseball market, and I see enormous soccer growth potential here as well. There is tremendous positive momentum with the Beavers and Timbers, and I believe we can build on that to create the ultimate family sports entainment experience befitting a city of Portland’s caliber."

Paulson’s professional career has been focused on consumer entertainment and sports, which will provide a strong foundation for ownership in both minor league teams. After completing his MBA at Harvard, Paulson was part of a joint venture in Palo Alto, Calif., that focused on building high-speed wireless networks. He then moved to New York to become the manager of HBO on Demand and was part of the team that launced the premium subscription video on-demand service. After HBO, Paulson moved to NBA Entertainment and has been serving as the Senior Director of Marketing and business Development at NBA Entertainment for the last four years. In that role, he helped launch and develop NBA TV and had responsibility for both marketing and business development efforts of NBA TV and NBA LEAGUE PASS.

From a personal standpoint, Paulson is looking forward to getting to the Northwest and starting his life here. He and his wife are passionate outdoor enthusiasts who have made many visits to Portland to enjoy the outdoors and scenery. Paulson is also very environmentally active, serving as a trustee on the board of the Wildlife Conservation and traveling extensively in Central and South America on trips focusing on wildlife and natural history.

"Living in the city that is the heart of the green movement is a very invigorating opportunity. Both Heather and I feel Portland has a focus on family that is truly unique and will be a great community to raise our own family in the future," Paulson said.

"I have long had a goal of owning and operating a sports franchise," Paulson said. "Of course, the deal had to meet certain investment criteria, but more importantly, the community also had to be the place Heather and I would be enthusiastic about living in and raising children. Portland quickly became the focus as it passed with such flying colors on both fronts."

Merritt is not only an outstanding sports executive, he is someone who understands the relationship between sports and community," said David J. Stern, Commissioner of the NBA. "I believe he will be a tremendous team owner and a great addition to the city of Portland."

"I want to personally welcome Merritt and Heather to Portland," said Portland Mayor Tom Potter before he left on an economic development trade mission to Bolonga, Italy. " i was thrilled to learn of Merritt’s plans to purchase the teams, his enthusiasm to move here and settle into our community. We will benefit from an active local owner who already has the interest of the city at heart."

While Paulson will own a majority of the team, his father, Henry M. Paulson, will also have a percentage of ownership in the teams, due to his small minority interest in Shortstop, LLC. Henry Paulson’s interests do not involve any managerial or operational responsibilities in connection with Shortstop, LLC and Merritt is the majority owner. Henry Paulson is currently serving as the Secretary of the Treasury for the United States.

In addition to Paulson, Corey Busch adds to Paulson’s taem as his advisor. Busch was Executive Vice President of the San Francisco Giants for 14 years and has worked closely with Paulson throughout the negotiation and purchase process. "I am fortunate that Corey will continue to be involved going forward as his counsel has proven to be a invaluable asset," Paulson said.

The deal will be completed upon final approval from Major League Baseball, which is expected soon.

STATEMENT FROM TIM HOLT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER - UNITED SOCCER LEAGUES

"Today is an exciting day for United Soccer Leagues and we are pleased to welcome Shortstop, LLC into the USL family. It is clear to us that, under the new leadership of Merritt Paulson and the rest of his ownership group, the Portland Timbers will continue to be one of the most successful and best supported franchises in not only the USL First Division (USL-1), but in all of American professional soccer.

"Following closely behind PBIG and the Pacific Coast League during a period in which each played critical roles in the assurance of the current and future viability of the franchises and PGE Park, we firmly believe Shortstop LLC is well-prepared to bring a long-term ownership perspective for the franchise."

"Since their return to professional soccer in 2001, the Timbers have been a USL leader in player development, fan support, and game day operations/promotions. We expect that the future will bring more of the same whilst the Timbers continue to challenge for their first USL-1 Championship in what is an increasingly respected and important North American soccer competition."

Official PTFC Release About Preston North End

2007-05-18T14:00:00.000-07:00

TIMBERS FACE ENGLAND'S PRESTON NORTH END IN THIRD EXHIBITION MATCH JULY 28 AT PGE PARK

Championship League club to visit Portland on preseason tour
For immediate release: May 18, 2007

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers will play English League Championship side Preston North End on July 28 at PGE Park, it was announced today. Preston, who will be the Timbers' third international opponent this season, visits Portland on its 2007-08 preseason West Coast tour. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

"The Timbers and English teams have played some exciting matches in Portland the last few years, and we expect Preston to be no different," said Gavin Wilkinson, head coach and general manager of the Timbers. "Preston North End has made runs at promotion into the English Premier League the last three seasons and has proved to be one of the top clubs in the Championship.

"This will be a great opportunity for soccer fans in Portland to come out and show their support for the sport.

"Tickets for the Preston North End match presented by The Oregonian and Widmer, which range in price from $17-$32, go on sale Monday, May 21, at 10 a.m. at the PGE Park box office or at area Ticketmaster locations, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (503) 224-4400.

One of the founding members of the English Football League in 1888, Preston North End, finished the 2006-07 season in seventh place in the Coca-Cola Championship (England's second tier) with a record of 22-16-8 (75pts) and just one point away from a playoff berth for the opportunity to be promoted to the English Premier League.

Known as the "Lilywhites," Preston North End is the first team in English soccer history to accomplish "The Double" - posting a perfect record in league play and winning the Football Association (FA) Cup - in 1889. Preston North End is one of the few teams in England to have won championships at four different levels. Based in Preston, Lancashire, in northwest England, Preston North End was formed in 1880 and has won two FA Cups and eight league titles in its 127-year history.

Preston North End's roster boasts several current and former national team members, including 2006-07 leading scorer, forward David Nugent, who plays for England's "B" National Team as well as the U-21 National Team. Goalkeeper Wayne Henderson, who began his pro career at the age of 17 with Premier League club Aston Villa, has four caps with the Ireland National Team. Defenders Graham Alexander and Callum Davidson have both made recent appearances with the Scotland National Team, while striker Patrick Agyemang represented his home country of Ghana in 2006 World Cup qualifying matches.

With Preston North End, the Timbers will have played three English clubs in the past three years starting with Sunderland in 2005. Last year, the Timbers defeated Coventry City 4-3 on penalties. In 2005, the Timbers and Sunderland battled to a 0-0 draw.

The Timbers (2-1-1, 7pts) face both USL First Division expansion clubs, the California Victory and Carolina Railhawks, next weekend at PGE Park. The Timbers are 2-0-1 at home this season.

For information on discounted tickets for groups of 15 or more, call the Timbers ticket office at (503) 553-5555.

ABOUT PRESTON NORTH END
Founded in 1880, Preston North End was one of the founding members of the English Football League in 1888. The club was successful early in its history, winning the top division title in 1888-89 and 1889-90, and recorded the first "Double" in English soccer history going undefeated in both league and FA Cup matches. Only Arsenal has recorded an undefeated regular season since, accomplishing the feat in 2003-04. In 1938, Preston North End captured its second FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town.

In the early 1960s, Preston North End was relegated to the second division, now called the Coca-Cola Championship. In 1964, Preston North End made its seventh FA Cup finals appearance, but lost to West Ham United. Preston North End slid to the third division (now League One) in 1973 and would ultimately drop as low as the fourth division (now League Two) in 1985. Since 1990, Preston North End has made a steady climb back to the Championship, earning a promotion in 1995-96 and then returning to the second division after the 1999-2000 season.

In recent years, Preston North End has become a promotion contender fighting for a chance to play in England's top tier, the English Premier League. The Lilywhites reached the Championship playoff final in 2004-05, but lost to West Ham United. The following season, Preston North End lost to Leeds United in the semifinals, ending another run at a promotion. In 2006-07, Preston North End finished one point from a promotion playoff spot.

Preston North End plays its home matches at Deepdale Stadium. Built in 1875, Deepdale is one of the oldest stadiums in England and seats approximately 20,500 people.

PRESTON NORTH END PROFESSIONAL ERA - 1888 - PRESENT
Football Association (FA) Cups: 2
1888-89, 1937-38

FA Cup Runner up: 5
1887-88, 1921-22, 1936-37, 1953-54, 1963-64

Football League Division 1 Champions: 2
1888-89, 1889-90

Football League Division 1 Runner up: 6
1890-91, 1891-92, 1892-93, 1905-06, 1952-53, 1957-58

English League One Champions: 1
1999-2000

English League Two Champions: 1
1995-96

Football League Division 2 Champions: 3
1903-04, 1912-13, 1950-51

Football League Division 3 Champions: 1
1970-71

War Cup: 1
1941

Preston North End Match Details

2007-05-18T11:18:00.000-07:00

Official Press Release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Preston North End are taking their brand global this summer as they cross the pond for a preseason trip to America.

Paul Simpson's side will play three matches in the states as they prepare for the 2007/08 season, against three very different teams.

The team will be based in Seattle for the majority of the 10 day trip, which begins on July 19th when the team flys out.

The first match takes place two days later against the Seattle Sounders at the home of the Seattle Seahawks NFL team.

The game at the 67,000 capacity Qwest Field on Saturday 21st July 7pm kick-off Pacific Time (3am BST 22nd July).

North End face Mexican opposition five days later when they take on Monterrey at Raley Field in Sacramento, California.

Raley Field is traditionally a baseball stadium, home of the Sacramento River Cats, and is having grass football pitch laid especially for the game. The game kicks off on Thursday 26th July at 7 pm Pacific Time (3am BST 27th July).

The third and final game against the Portland Timbers, the former club of ex-PNE striker Brian Godfrey, will be played at PGE Park in Portland on Saturday 28th July 7pm kickoff Pacfic Time (3am BST 29th July).

All games are pay on the day with prices varying from $15 to $45 but we will announce details about prices and travel in the future.

David Beckham With Preston North End

2007-05-17T10:44:00.000-07:00

THANK YOU to Lancashire Evening Post

& Kevin McGuinness for the photos!!!

http://www.lep.co.uk/sectionhome.aspx?sectionid=75

David Beckham's Old Team Comes To Portland

2007-05-17T10:07:00.000-07:00

Preston North End vs. Portland Timbers

Pge Park

They currently play in the Coca-Cola Football League Championship Division. Which is the second-highest division in the English football league system. The highest division is called the Barclays English Premier League. Preston North end finished 7th in the division this past season. The top three teams from the Coca-Cola Football League Championship is promoted to the Barclays English Premier League. The bottom three teams from the Coca-Cola Football League Championships relegated to the Coca-Cola Football League One.

Their fans are called the "The Lillywhites" or "The Whites". But also go by the name "The Invincibles", "Northenders", or "The Guild". Their supporters groups are called Preston Supporters Group, South East Whites, Midland Supporters, Yorkshire Supporters Group, Aussie and Kiwi Supporters, North Lancs Supporters Club, the Irish Supporters, & the North Wales and Cheshire Supporters Club.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKZUo4yOaMA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jh2ylgOpvM4

One of their chants:
Falling In Love
Wise Men Say, only fools rush in,
but I can't help falling in love with you.
Take my hand,take my whole life too,
for I can't help falling in love with you,
The North End (clap 3 times)
The North End (clap 3 times)
The North End (clap 3 times)

They play in the Deepdale Stadium in Preston, Lancashire, England. Lancashire, England is located in the North West of England. The stadium seats 22,225 fans. The stadium is also home of the England's National Football Museum. The President of the National Football Museum is Sir Bobby Charlton. The Vice-Presidents are Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Tom Finney, & Sir Trevor Brooking. If planning on visiting the area http://www.visitlancashire.com/ would be the website to check out first.

Preston North End were kicked out of the FA Cup in 1884 for paying their players.

Diadora is the teams shirt sponsors and kit suppliers.

Paul Simpson is the current manager of the team. He took over as manager on June 16, 2006 for the departing Billy Davies. Paul was manager at Carlisle United football club. He won the Football League Two Championship in the 2005/2006 season with Carlisle United. He also played for Manchester City, Oxford United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Derby County, Sheffield United, Walsall, Blackpool, Rochdale, Carlisle United, & the England U-21 team.

They were a founder member of the English Football League in 1888. They were the first English football champions in 1888-1889 season after going undefeated the whole season. In the same season they also went undefeated and won the FA Cup. They were the league champions again in the 1889-1890 season. They won the FA Cup again in the 1937-1938 season. They have also been the runners-up for the FA Cup in the 1887-1888, 1921-1922, 1936-1937, 1953-1954, & 1963-1964 season.

Preston were relegated to the Coca-Cola Football League Championship Division in 1961 and have not played in the Barclays English Premier League since. They had a chance in 2005 when they played in a playoff versus West Ham but lost 1-0.

Former players:

David Moyes (who is currently the manager of Everton F.C.)

Sam Allardyce (who was the manager of Bolton Wanderers between 1999 and 2007)

David Beckham (was on loan to the team in 1995, he appeared 5 times for the team, scoring 2 goals)

Sir Bobby Charlton (who helped win a World Cup in 1966 and was also named the European Footballer of the Year in 1966)

Bill Shankly (the Liverpool legend)

Tom Finney (scored 187 goals for the team in 433 appearances)

Alan Kelly (goalkeeper who made 447 appearances for the team)

Brian McBride (who is a forward for the U.S. men's team and currently plays for Fulham)

Eddie Lewis

Brian Godfrey (he wore the # 6 jersey for the Portland Timbers in 1975. He started 19 out of the 20 games he played in. He had 16 shots on goal, with a total of 29 shots, 3 goals, & 2 assists for the Timbers) http://1975.timbersfanpage.com/1975TimberPictures/005.jpg

Record Attendance: 42,684 v Arsenal, April 23, 1938

Record Cup Victory: 26-0 v Hyde, FA Cup, October 15, 1887

Record League Victory: 10-0 v Stoke, September 14, 1889

Record League Defeat: 0-7 v Blackpool, May 1, 1948

Most League Goals In A Season By The Team: 100, 1927-1928

Most League Goals In A Season By A Player: Ted Harper, 37, 1932-1933

Most Capped Player For His Country: Tom Finney, 76 appearances for England, 1946-1958

The "splash" fountain sculpture is of Sir Tom Finney when he was playing against Chelsea on August 26, 1956. http://www.gazbond.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/splash/splashnight.jpg

Sir Tom Finney Stand

http://www.gazbond.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/deepdale/finney9.jpg

This is where the National Football Museum is located. Two bars can also be found in this stand, the "Great Room" and the "Invincibles Lounge". Also the "Half Time Cafe" is inside this stand.

Bill Shankly Kop

http://www.gazbond.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/deepdale/smallerimages/bsk.jpg

The "second half" of the National Football Museum can be found here. Also their is a glassed in viewing area. The Fitness First fitness centre and the Preston College Adult Learning Centreare also here.

Alan Kelly Town End

http://www.gazbond.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/deepdale/smallerimages/townendnight.jpg

There is a learning centre for children and a Football in the Community area inside of this stand.

Pavilion Stand http://www.gazbond.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/deepdale/smallerimages/pavilion.jpg

http://www.pnefc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Welcome
http://www.football-league.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ChampionshipHome
http://www.thegentry.co.uk/
http://www.proud-preston.co.uk/
http://www.lilywhites.net/
http://www.pnefans.net/
http://www.psg.me.uk/
http://www.pne-online.co.uk/
http://www.pne.com/
http://www.nwcpne.co.uk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preston_north_end
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Nugent
http://www.newsnow.co.uk/newsfeed/?name=Preston+North+End
http://www.prestonnorthend-mad.co.uk/
http://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com/

Rochester Raging Rhinos at Portland Timbers

2007-05-14T01:08:00.000-07:00

Rochester Raging Rhinos at Portland Timbers
PGE Park
Sunday, May 13, 2007

Rochester Raging Rhinos 0 - Portland Timbers 2

The Timbers now have 2 wins and 1 tie with no losses at home. They won the match after Andrew Gregor & Leonard Griffin found the back of the net. Leonard Griffin's goal was an absolute cracker of a goal from around 30 yards out. Gregor's goal was his 4th on the season. The night saw over 50 fouls commited and 7 cards being showed. But the most severe hit of the night came on a Gregor free kick. The free kick hit Chris Aloisi directly in the face. He immediately went down and was down for several minutes. When he did try to get on his feet he ended up collapsing right back down. He did end up walking off of the field but later had to be taking to the hospital for tests.
The shutout for Josh Wicks was his first on the season.
Rochester had a great opportunity for a goal early on but forward Hamed Diallo tried to side volley the ball when he could of easily headed the ball in. The Raging Rhinos has 17 cards in total in 6 matches so far this season. Midfielder Tenywa Bonseu has already seen 4 yellow cards and 1 red card.

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Leonard Griffin, David Hague ("Kiki" Lara 45'), Tom Poltl, Andrew Gregor, Luke Kreamalmeyer (Shaun Higgins 88'), Bryan Jordan, Chris Bagley (Jaimie Ambriz 89').

Rhinos Lineup :
Chase Harrison, Chris Aloisi (Kevin Novak 54'), Kenney Bertz, Jason Perry (Michael Ambersley 40'), Scott Palguta, Stephen Shirley-Black, Johnny Menyonger (Nate Craft 71'), John Ball (Daniel Kramer 71'), Tenywa Bonseu, Hamed Diallo (Rey Angel Martinez 34'), Matthew Delicate.

Goals:
Andrew Gregor (assist from Chris Bagley)
Leonard Griffon (assist from Andrew Gregor)

Shots:
Timbers 9
Rhinos 5

Saves :
Timbers 2
Rhinos 4

Corners :
Timbers 4
Rhinos 4

Yellow Cards :
Hamed Diallo, Kenney Bertz, Cameron Knowles, Tenywa Bonseu, Michael Ambersley, Rey Martinez

Red Card :
Tenywa Bonseu

Attendance :
3041

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=391

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/insider/videonews/index.html?c=7&id=119&t=0

http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/roc051307.htm

http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/05/match_4_portland_v_rochester.html#more
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=430287&cc=4716

http://www.rhinossoccer.com/news/article.php?id=546

http://portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=117912633792539900

http://www.columbian.com/sports/localNews/05142007news139706.cfm

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070514/SPORTS05/705140337/1007/SPORTS

http://blog.oregonlive.com/sportsupdates/2007/05/timbers_corral_rhinos_win_20.html

The Portland Timbers Army

2007-05-12T18:41:00.000-07:00

The Portland Timbers Army
May 11, 2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xsJ36uPVEw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKOZnXOTiDM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUmHlCLAPnk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8X6QnmvibY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGzhcqzim_g

Seattle Sounders At Portland Timbers

2007-05-12T16:24:00.000-07:00

Seattle Sounders at Portland Timbers
PGE Park
Friday, May 11, 2007

Bryan Jordan scored his second goal of the season, but it was his first in a league match. He scored another goal earlier on but a bogus call saw the goal wiped off of the board. The referee had said that Jordan had handled the ball. All replays of the play have shown otherwise. Andrew Gregor notched his third goal of the season on a penalty kick later on. Their goals helped the Timbers earn a point in the I-5 rivalry match. The bad call by the referee was not the only bad call or non call of the match. There was several elbows thrown, a kick to the face of a player, or a player being taking down inside of the box.
The match saw the return of Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar, a long-time Timbers player.

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Lee Morrison, Scot Thompson, Lee Knowles, Leonard Griffin, Neil Dombrowski (Tom Poltl 32'), Andrew Gregor, Luke Kreamalmeyer (Jaime Ambriz 83'), Troy Ready (Shaun Higgins 54'), Bryan Jordan, Chris Bagley.

Sounders Lineup :
Chris Eylander; Danny Jackson, Noah Merl, Zach Scott, Adam West, Kevin Sakuda, Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar, Josh Gardner (Kenji Treschuk 66'), Sebastian Le Toux (Andre Schmid 85'), Roger Levesque, Nathan Knox (Greg Howes 63').

Goals:
Sebastian Le Toux (assist from Roger Levesque)
Roger Levesque (assist from Sebastian Le Toux)
Bryan Jordan
Andrew Gregor

Shots:
Timbers 13
Sounders 10

Saves :
Timbers 2
Sounders 1

Corners :
Timbers 5
Sounders 3

Yellow Cards :
Danny Jackson, Noah Merl, Scot Thompson, Tom Poltl, Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar

Attendance :
5722

http://portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=390

http://www.seattlesounders.net/gamerecap.php?ID=609

http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/sea051107-3.wmv

http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/05/summary_a_pair_of_cascadia.html

http://portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=117895199934216700

http://seattlepitch.tripod.com/matches/2007/may11.html

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2003704120_sounders12.html

hes/2007/may11.html

Timbers Win 1-0 Over Necaxa

2007-05-09T22:22:00.000-07:00

Necaxa at Portland Timbers
Saturday, May 9, 2007
PGE Park

Portland Timbers 1 - Necaxa 0

In his first start as a Portland Timber Bryan Jordan found the back of the net. His goal was the only one of the night as the Timbers beat Necaxa 1-0.

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles (Kevin Meissner 59'), Shaun Higgins (Lee Morrison 59'), Garrett Marcum (Leonard Griffin 80), Tom Poltl, "Kiki" Lara, Lawrence Olum, Bryan Jordan (Luke Kreamalmeyer 88'), David Hague, Jaimie Ambriz (Luc Harrington 88').

Necaxa Lineup :
Joel Barba (Pablo Gonzalez 68'), Alejandro Garcia, Issac Freyfeld, Alfonso Loera, Fernando Castillo (Ricardo Alcaraz 79'), Raul Ybarra, Cesar Rivera (Raul Camacho 60'), Oscar Gonzalez (Horacio De Latorre 45), Francisco Bravo, Jonathan Rosas, Hector Quintanar.

Goal:
Bryan Jordan (assist from "Kiki" Lara)

Shots:
Timbers 9
Necaxa 5

Saves :
Timbers 4
Necaxa 3

Corners :
Timbers 6
Necaxa 1

Yellow Cards :
Lawrence Olum, Tom Poltl, Jonathan Rosas, Oscar Gonzalez, Ricardo Alcaraz

Attendance :
7,761

http://www.soccercityusa.com/timbers/necaxa050907.htm

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=388

http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/05/exhibition_portland_timbers_v.html#more

http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/1178778320249360.xml&coll=7
http://www.columbian.com/sports/localNews/05102007news138157.cfm

Jaime Ambriz Cleared

2007-05-09T14:28:00.000-07:00

Forward Jaime Ambriz has finally been cleared to play. He has been waiting for his former club in Switzerland to give approval. He will be available for all of the matches this week.

What A Difference 4 Days Make

2007-05-08T00:22:00.000-07:00

4 days ago the following roster was released.

http://the90thminute.blogspot.com/2007/05/necaxa-announces-roster-for-match.html

Now the roster looks like this.

Raul Camacho
Pablo Gonzalez
Joel Barba
Issac Freyfeld
Alfonso Loera
Oscar Gonzalez
Alejandro Garcia
Abraham Stringer
Francisco Bravo
Raul Ybarra
Cesar Rivera
Horacio De Latorre
Hector Quintanar
Fernando Castillo
Jonathan Rosas

Quite a difference.

The Timbers Army Road Trip To Seattle

2007-05-07T10:18:00.000-07:00

Many of the Timbers Army celebrated Cinco De Mayo by making the road trip up to Seattle. They came prepared with sombreros, ponchos, and fake mustaches. They had packed two chartered buses and numerous vehichles.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericbergswifetara/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7412414@N08/sets/72157600184010802/

http://flickr.com/photos/31788907@N00/sets/72157600193899311/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8196615@N03/sets/72157600195344494

http://flickr.com/photos/8195904@N03/sets/72157600194703051/

http://www.spmsportspage.com/images/pro-soccer/Portland-Timbers-0-Seattle-Sounders-1-05-05-2007/

http://soundercentral.com/gallery/SoundersWin2007HomeOpener

Necaxa On Wednesday

2007-05-05T23:08:00.000-07:00

There is now less than 4 days till the Necaxa vs. Portland Timbers Match. Necaxa has already played 2 matches here in the states leading up to the match. They have lost both of those matches 1-0. The first match was against the University of California, Santa Barbara. The second against the California Victory in their first ever home match.

The Starting 11 vs. the California Victory

Portland Timbers at Seattle Sounders

2007-05-05T22:58:00.000-07:00

Portland Timbers at Seattle Sounders
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Qwest Field

Portland Timbers 0 - Seattle Sounders 1

Portland Timbers are now 1-1 on the season, with three points, and in 7th place in the league.

Sounders Lineup :
Chris Eylander, Noah Merl, Danny Jackson, Zach Scott, Adam West, Kevin Sakuda, Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar, Josh Gardner (Kenji Treschuk 82'), Sebastien Le Toux (Greg Howes 64'), Roger Levesque, Nathan Knox (Andre Schmid 68').

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Scot Thompson, Shaun Higgins, Cameron Knowles, Lee Morrison, Andrew Gregor, Neil Dombrowski, Luke Kreamelmeyer (Bryan Jordan 76'), Troy Ready ("Kiki" Lara 58'), Chris Bagley (Lawrence Olum 90'), Luc Harrington (David Hague 62').

Goals:
Nathan Knox (assist from Josh Gardner)

Shots:
Sounders 7
Timbers 5

Saves :
Sounders 2
Timbers 0

Corners :
Sounders 7
Timbers 1

Yellow Cards :
Andrew Gregor, Zach Scott

Attendance :
8247

Necaxa Announces Roster For Match

2007-05-03T17:25:00.000-07:00

Raul Patino
Salvador Aguierre
Issac Nava
Alfonso Loera
Raul Guzman
Francisco Rosales
Alejandro Sanchez
Oscar Alba
Cesar Samaniego
Jose de la Torre
Hector Valdez
Antonio Velasco
Jose Gonzalez
Fernando Villanueva
Jonathan Ibarra
Oscar Macias
Pablo Orozco
Joel Alvarado

Leonard Griffin = Assistant/Technical Coach

2007-05-03T17:08:00.000-07:00

U-11 Girls & Boys Assistant/Technical Coach – Leonard Griffin

Leonard just joined the Timbers after spending the last three seasons in Major League Soccer with the Chicago Fire. A Timbers’ draft pick in 2004, Griffin played with current teammate and Bridlemile coach Scot Thompson at UCLA and was a member of the Bruins’ national championship team in 2002. He was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection and earned First Team All-America honors his senior year in 2003. Leonard grew up in California and was a member of the U.S. U-17, U-18 and U-20 National Team pools. This is his first year coaching with Bridlemile.

He joins Bayard Elfvin, Lee Morrison, Scot Thompson, & John Galas w/ Bridlemile Soccer Club.

http://www.bridlemilesoccer.com/index.htm

Players Previews From Bob Kellett

2007-05-03T13:51:00.000-07:00

Forwards
http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/04/meet_the_2007_timbers_the_forw.html

Midfielders
http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/04/meet_the_2007_timbers_the_midf.html

Defenders
http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/04/meet_the_2007_timbers_the_defe.html

Goalkeepers
http://blog.oregonlive.com/timbers/2007/04/meet_the_2007_timbers_the_goal.html

New Timbers Players In The News

2007-05-03T13:40:00.000-07:00

Lawrence Olum
http://portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=117615287338122900

David Hague
http://www.oregonlive.com/timbers/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/1176863122187920.xml&coll=7
Neil Dombrowski
http://portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=117701468539810500

“Kiki” Lara
http://portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=117796647181047700

Portland Timbers vs. AC Milan U-21's

2007-05-03T11:02:00.000-07:00

Click On The Picture Below For The Larger Version.

Portland Timbers Will Face AC Milan U-21's From Italy

2007-05-03T10:51:00.000-07:00

The Portland Timbers announced that they will play an international match against Italy's AC Milan U-21's on Tuesday, on June 19 , at PGE Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tickets, starting at $17, can be purchased at the PGE Park box office, through Ticketmaster, or by calling (503) 224-4400.

For more information on AC Milan, visit http://www.acmilan.com/index.aspx .

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=359

The Remaining Schedule

2007-05-03T01:20:00.000-07:00

The Remaining Schedule For The Portland Timbers

05/05/2007 07:00 PM @ Shittle Sounders
05/09/2007 07:00 PM Club Necaxa
05/11/2007 08:00 PM Shittle Sounders
05/13/2007 06:00 PM Rochester Raging Rhinos
05/25/2007 07:00 PM California Victory
05/27/2007 06:00 PM Carolina RailHawks

06/08/2007 05:00 PM @ Montreal Impact
06/09/2007 04:35 PM @ Rochester Raging Rhinos
06/19/2007 07:00 PM AC Milan Primavera (U-21)
06/21/2007 07:00 PM Montreal Impact
06/28/2007 07:00 PM @ California Victory
06/30/2007 07:00 PM Miami FC

07/07/2007 07:00 PM @ California Victory
07/13/2007 08:00 PM California Victory
07/15/2007 06:00 PM California Victory
07/19/2007 07:00 PM Vancouver Whitecaps
07/21/2007 04:55 PM @ Atlanta Silverbacks
07/22/2007 03:00 PM @ Charleston Battery
07/26/2007 07:00 PM Atlanta Silverbacks

08/01/2007 07:00 PM @ Shittle Sounders
08/04/2007 05:05 PM @ Minnesota Thunder
08/09/2007 07:00 PM Minnesota Thunder
08/11/2007 07:00 PM Vancouver Whitecaps
08/16/2007 05:05 PM @ Minnesota Thunder
08/23/2007 07:00 PM Charleston Battery
08/25/2007 05:00 PM @ Miami FC
08/26/2007 02:00 PM @ Puerto Rico Islanders

09/01/2007 04:30 PM @ Carolina RailHawks
09/09/2007 04:00 PM @ Vancouver Whitecaps

Green Is The Color Download

2007-05-03T01:04:00.000-07:00

http://http://media.libsyn.com/media/the107report/GreenIsTheArmy.mp3

Portland Timbers vs. Club Necaxa

2007-05-03T00:48:00.000-07:00

Click On The Picture Below For The Larger Version.

Portland Timbers Will Face Necaxa From Mexico

2007-05-03T00:37:00.000-07:00

The Portland Timbers announced that they will play an international match against Mexico's Club Necaxa on Wednesday, May 9, at PGE Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tickets, which range in price from $14-$27, can be purchased at the PGE Park box office, through Ticketmaster, or by calling (503) 224-4400.

For more information on Club Necaxa, visit www.clubnecaxa.com .

http://http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/pressreleases/index.html?article_id=353

Gregor = Team Of The Week Honors

2007-05-03T00:24:00.000-07:00

Andrew Gregor has been named to the USL First Division Team of the Week for Week 1.
This is after his two goal performance in the 3-1 victory over the PR Islanders.

http://uslsoccer.com/home/179242.html

Puerto Rico Islanders at Portland Timbers on YouTube

2007-05-03T00:04:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUWpP9_PVko

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyPQv3ztekY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPAmn7NJEwY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uar_Fc-8O0k

Puerto Rico Islanders at Portland Timbers

2007-05-02T22:50:00.000-07:00

Puerto Rico Islanders at Portland Timbers
Saturday, April 21, 2007
PGE Park

Puerto Rico Islanders 1 - Portland Timbers 3

Islanders Lineup :
Gustavo Avila (Alberto Zapata 27'), Noah Delgado (Petter Villegas 63'), Jano Gonzalez, Edwin Miranda, Mime Ortiz, Alexis Rivera (Alberto Delgado 80'), Mauricio Segovia, Marco Velez, Victor Manuel Herrera, Alen Marcina, Josh Saunders.

Timbers Lineup :
Neil Dombrowski, Andrew Gregor, Cameron Knowles, Luke Kreamalmeyer (Tom Poltl 88'), Troy Ready ("Kiki" Lara 85'), Leonard Griffin, Lee Morrison, Scot Thompson, Chris Bagley (Bryan Jordan 88'), Luc Harrington (David Hague 75'), Josh Wicks.

Goals:
Andrew Gregor
Luke Kreamalmeyer (assist from Troy Ready)
Alberto Zapata (assist from Alen Marcina)
Andrew Gregor

Shots:
Islanders 9
Timbers 16

Saves :
Islanders 4
Timbers 0

Corners :
Islanders 3
Timbers 7

Yellow Cards :
Alen Marcina, Lee Morrison, Neil Dombrowski, Scot Thompson, Mauricio Segovia, Raphael Ortiz, David Hague

Attendance :
7805

SoccerCityUSA.com Match Report With 18 Photos http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/pr042107.htm

The 2007 Portland Timbers Roster

2007-05-02T22:16:00.000-07:00

The 2007 Portland Timbers Roster:

Forwards :
# 26 Bryan Jordan
# 33 Chris Bagley
# 25 David Hague
# 22 Jaime Ambriz
# 11 Luc Harrington

Midfielders :
# 13 Andrew Gregor
# 15 Lawrence Olum
# 10 Luke Kreamalmeyer
# 14 Neil Dombrowski
# 9 "Kiki" Lara
# 7 Shaun Higgins
# 8 Tom Poltl
# 18 Tom Taylor
# 19 Troy Ready

Defenders :
# 6 Cameron Knowles
# 21 Garrett Marcum
# 5 Justin Thompson
# 2 Kevin Meissner
# 4 Lee Morrison
# 12 Leonard Griffin
# 17 Scot Thompson

Goalkeepers :
# 1 Bayard Elfvin
# 23 Josh Wicks

Head Coach :
Gavin Wilkinson

Assisant Coaches :
Jim Brazeau
Jim Rilatt
Rod Underwood